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CHARD v. GALTON

559 P.2d 1280 (1977)

277 Or. 109

Joan D. CHARD, Appellant, v. Herbert B. GALTON et al., Respondents.

Supreme Court of Oregon, Department 1.

Decided February 3, 1977.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Cameron C. Thom, Coos Bay, argued the cause for appellant. With him on the brief was McInturff, Thom & Collver, Coos Bay.

James H. Gidley, Portland, argued the cause for respondents. With him on the brief was Cosgrave & Kester, Portland.

Before DENECKE, C.J., and HOLMAN, TONGUE and SLOPER, JJ.

HOLMAN, Justice.

This is an action seeking damages for defamation. Plaintiff appeals from an order granting a summary judgment for defendants.

Plaintiff was involved in an accident with a Mr. and Mrs. McGregor. Defendants, a firm of lawyers, represented the McGregors in claims for damages against plaintiff. Plaintiff was covered by a policy of liability insurance. In an attempt to settle the McGregors' claims, defendants wrote a letter to a representative...

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