NOBLE v. TERNYIK


539 P.2d 658 (1975)

Norman L. NOBLE, Appellant, v. Wilbur E. TERNYIK, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Oregon, In Banc.

Decided September 5, 1975.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Kenneth A. Osher, Springfield, argued the cause for appellant. With him on the briefs were Moore, Wurtz & Logan, Springfield.

Richard Bryson, Eugene, argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Calkins & Calkins and Bryson & Robert, Eugene.


DENECKE, Justice.

This is a defamation action. Plaintiff alleged the defendant, a member of a port commission, slandered him during the course of a port commission meeting. Defendant demurred to the complaint. The trial court first overruled the demurrer, then reconsidered and sustained the demurrer. Plaintiff appeals.

The facts are to be considered as alleged in the complaint, and as admitted by plaintiff. The port commission held a public hearing attended...

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