ANDERSON v. THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

No. 3597.

355 S.C. 461 (2003)

585 S.E.2d 506

Tom ANDERSON, Appellant, v. THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE, Morris Communications, Inc., Respondents.

Court of Appeals of South Carolina.

Decided February 3, 2003.

Certiorari Granted October 3, 2003.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John W. Harte, of Aiken, for Appellant.

James M. Holly, of Aiken; and David Hudson, of Augusta, for Respondents.


SHULER, J.:

In this defamation action, Tom Anderson appeals a directed verdict in favor of The Augusta Chronicle and Morris Communications, Inc. (collectively "The Chronicle"). We reverse and remand for a new trial.

FACTS/PROCEDURAL HISTORY

In 1996, Tom Anderson ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the South Carolina House of Representatives. During the campaign, two hurricanes hit the coast of North Carolina; Anderson, a claims adjuster...

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