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DUCOSIN v. MOTT

No. 77-4-184; CA 16290; SC 27657.

642 P.2d 1168 (1982)

292 Or. 764

Kathryn Colleen DUCOSIN, Petitioner On Review, v. Richard MOTT, Respondent On Review.

Supreme Court of Oregon, In Banc.

Argued and submitted September 3, 1981.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Robert J. Morgan, Milwaukie, argued the cause for petitioner on review. With him on the brief was Emil Berg, Portland.

John C. Anicker, Jr., Oregon City, argued the cause and filed the brief for respondent on review.

Before DENECKE, C.J., and TONGUE, LENT, LINDE, PETERSON, TANZER and CAMPBELL, JJ.

DENECKE, Chief Justice.

The principal issue is whether a defamatory communication made to a county medical examiner suggesting a possible homicide is absolutely privileged. The trial court held that it was not, found the defendant acted maliciously, and awarded the plaintiff damages. The Court of Appeals held the communication was absolutely privileged and reversed. 49 Or.App. 369, ...

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