Glickman v. Potamkin, 454 So. 2d 612

BASKIN, Judge.

In a defamation action, the affirmative defenses of truth, good motive and qualified privilege present factual questions for resolution by the jury. See Curtis Publishing Co. v. Fraser, 209 F.2d 1 (5th Cir.1954); Lewis v. Evans, 406 So.2d 489 (Fla.2d DCA 1981); Drennen v. Westinghouse Electric Corp., 328 So.2d 52 (Fla. 1st DCA 1976). Because appellant asserted these defenses, we find that the trial court erred in granting summary judgment. Holl v. Talcott, 191 So.2d 40 (Fla. 1966).

Reversed and remanded.

Case Details

Case Name: Glickman v. Potamkin

Court Name: District Court of Appeal of Florida

Date Published: Jul 3, 1984

Citations: 454 So. 2d 612; 83-2858

Docket Number: 83-2858

Court Abbreviation: Fla. Dist. Ct. App.