· 4/12/1996
Marian E. Washington v. Joseph C. Smith
Citations
- 80 F.3d 555
- 317 U.S. App. D.C. 79
- 1996 U.S. App. LEXIS 7558
- 1996 WL 168924
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- affirming decision of district court to treat prose letters as motions for summary judgment
- statements characterized as “rhetorical hyperbole are not actionable in defamation because they cannot reasonably be interpreted as stating actual facts about an individual.”
Source: CourtListener parenthetical corpus (CC0).
Judges: Wald, Ginsburg, Henderson
Read full opinion on CourtListenerSourced from CourtListener / Free Law Project (CC0).
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.