COX v. THEUS

No. 49567.

569 P.2d 447 (1977)

Delmar COX, Petitioner, v. Harold THEUS, Judge of the District Court of Oklahoma County, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Oklahoma.

September 20, 1977.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

C.H. Spearman, Jr., Morland T. Barton, Edmond, for petitioner.

Otto Pluess, III, Oklahoma City, for respondent.


LAVENDER, Vice Chief Justice:

Darrell Gibbs (Gibbs) brought suit alleging slander against Delmar Cox (Cox), petitioner here, in the District Court of Oklahoma County. Both actual and punitive damages were sought.

Gibbs had operated a pawn shop owned by Cox. That arrangement was terminated. Gibbs sought other employment and was hired subject to a background check. That check included an interview with Cox, as Gibbs...

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