Williams v. Pintz, Et al. – July 28, 2009
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Williams contends the trial court erred in ruling that “pleadings of the defamation actions must demonstrate the falsity of the defamatory statements and granted the plea in bar based on res judicata.”
From
The Circuit Court of Hanover County; J.R. Alderman, Judge.
Counsel
Brenda L. Page and Alan F. Duckworth (Page & Associates Law Office, P.C.) for appellant.
William G. Broaddus (McGuireWoods LLP), Carol T. Stone and Michelle L. Diamantes (Jordan Coyne & Savits, LLP), William D. Hamner (Lane & Hamner, P.C.), David D. Lentz (pro se), and Judson W. Collier for appellees.
Assignments of Error
1. The court erred when it ruled that pleadings of the defamation actions must demonstrate the falsity of the defamatory statements and granted the plea in bar based on res judicata.
2. The court erred when it granted demurrers to Count V of the complaint and refused to grant leave to amend the pleadings.
3. The court erred when it granted demurrers when plaintiff adequately stated a claim upon which relief could be granted.
4. The court erred when it refused to grant plaintiff’s motion for reconsideration and motion to add necessary parties.
Date Granted
7-21-2009