Order unanimously reversed, with costs, motion granted and complaint dismissed.
Memorandum:
In this action for libel brought by the President of a Union Local against other officers of the Union Local, defendants on their application for summary judgment dismissing the complaint have established the defenses of truth and qualified privilege as a matter of law. The alleged libelous letter was prepared by defendants for distribution to Union members only just...
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