MAY, J.
Immunity from civil liability created by an absolute privilege and its application in a defamation action against the Sheriff of St. Lucie County give rise to this appeal. The plaintiff appeals an order setting aside a jury verdict in her favor and entering a directed verdict for the Sheriff and the consequent final judgment. The plaintiff argues that the trial court erred in setting aside the jury verdict based on absolute immunity. We affirm.
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