Batson v. Shiflett

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• holding that instruction to jury did not constitute reversible error because the verdict reflected a finding that defendant lost the conditional privilege
• stating that public figures must prove falsity by clear and convincing evidence to establish defamation consistent with First Amendment
• stating that it is for the court to determine the sufficiency of evidence needed to plead this tort
• holding that allegations that individuals strategically designed a campaign intended and calculated to harass the plaintiff, to undermine his position as Local President, and to remove him from office were not sufficient to state an IED claim
• stating that an administrative decision will be given preclusive effect when (1) the agency was acting in a judicial capacity, (2) the issues on appeal were actually litigated before the agency, and (3
• stating that an administrative decision will be given preclusive effect when (1) the agency was acting in a judicial capacity, (2) the issues on appeal were actually litigated before the agency, and (3) resolution of those issues was necessary to the agency’s decision

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