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SKINNER v. PISTORIA

No. 80-225.

633 P.2d 672 (1981)

Timonthy B. SKINNER, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. Paul G. PISTORIA, Defendant and Appellant.

Supreme Court of Montana.

Decided September 11, 1981.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

James W. Zion, argued, Helena, for defendant and appellant.

Smith, Baillie & Walsh, Great Falls, James R. Walsh, argued, Great Falls, for plaintiff and respondent.

SHEA, Justice.

Defendant Paul G. Pistoria appeals from a judgment entered by the Cascade County District Court following a jury verdict in favor of plaintiff Timothy B. Skinner. The jury found the defendant liable for defamation of the plaintiff's character and awarded damages of $26,294. Although several issues are raised, we dispose of this appeal by holding that the defendant's publication was made in the course of an official government meeting; it was therefore...

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