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conditional privilege in Arizona

22 Arizona opinions name it 2 courts 1968–2022 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Arizona courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (22)

CaseFollowedCited
Green Acres Trust v. Londongreen
ariz · 1984 · cited in 7 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1986–2015
2 sentences

2015See Green Acres Trust, 141 Ariz. at 616 , 688 P.2d at 624 (“Once a defendant demonstrates that a conditional privilege may apply, the plaintiff may then prove an abuse of that privilege either by proving publication with ‘actual malice’ or by demonstrating excessive publication.”).

2015See Green Acres Trust, 141 Ariz. at 616 , 688 P.2d at 624 (“Once a defendant demonstrates that a conditional privilege may apply, the plaintiff may then prove an abuse of that privilege either by proving publication with ‘actual malice’ or by demonstrating excessive publication.”).

47
Selby v. Savardgreen
ariz · 1982 · cited in 6 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1984–2009
2 sentences

2009See Moe v. Wise, 97 Wash.App. 950 , 989 P.2d 1148, 1157 (1999); see also Kass v. Great Coastal Express, Inc., 152 N.J. 353 , 704 A.2d 1293, 1294 (1998) (“[A]n abuse of qualified privilege must be proven by clear and convincing evidence.”). “[T]he plaintiff may ... prove an abuse of that privilege either by proving publication with ‘actual malice’ or by demonstrating excessive publication.” 7 Green Acres Trust, 141 Ariz. at 616 , 688 P.2d at 624 (quoting Selby v. Savard, 134 Ariz. 222, 225 , 655 P.2d 342, 345 (1982); see Hirsch v. Cooper, 153 Ariz. 454, 458 , 737 P.2d 1092 , 1096 *388 (App.1986

2009See Moe v. Wise, 97 Wash.App. 950 , 989 P.2d 1148, 1157 (1999); see also Kass v. Great Coastal Express, Inc., 152 N.J. 353 , 704 A.2d 1293, 1294 (1998) (“[A]n abuse of qualified privilege must be proven by clear and convincing evidence.”). “[T]he plaintiff may ... prove an abuse of that privilege either by proving publication with ‘actual malice’ or by demonstrating excessive publication.” 7 Green Acres Trust, 141 Ariz. at 616 , 688 P.2d at 624 (quoting Selby v. Savard, 134 Ariz. 222, 225 , 655 P.2d 342, 345 (1982); see Hirsch v. Cooper, 153 Ariz. 454, 458 , 737 P.2d 1092 , 1096 *388 (App.1986

36
Portonova v. Wilkinsongreen
ariz · 1981 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2018–2022
2 sentences

2022We agree. ¶15 Police officers enjoy “limited protection from liability when performing an act that inherently requires judgment or discretion.” Spooner v. City of Phoenix, 246 Ariz. 119, 123, ¶ 9 (App. 2018) (cleaned up); see also Portonova v. Wilkinson, 128 Ariz. 501, 503 (1981) (“[A] police officer acting within the scope of [her] authority has at least a conditional immunity from civil liability.”).

2018Clouse v. State, 199 Ariz. 196, 203, ¶ 27 (2001) (acknowledging that common law immunity principles apply in the absence of statutory direction) (citations omitted). ¶9 Common law qualified immunity generally provides public officials, including police officers, limited protection from liability when “performing an act that inherently requires judgment or discretion.”4 Chamberlain v. Mathis, 151 Ariz. 551, 555, 558 (1986) (applying the Ryan principles in concluding a state employee is protected by qualified immunity for discretionary acts); see also Portonova v. Wilkinson, 128 Ariz. 501, 503 (

22
Hirsch v. Coopergreen
arizctapp · 1986 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2009–2015
2 sentences

2015“A conditional privilege is abused and forfeited when a defendant acts with malice in fact.” Hirsch v. Cooper, 153 Ariz. 454, 458 , 737 P.2d 1092, 1096 (App.1986) (citation omitted), disapproved on other grounds by Godbehere, 162 Ariz. at 339 n. 1, 783 P.2d at 785 n. 1.

2015“A conditional privilege is abused and forfeited when a defendant acts with malice in fact.” Hirsch v. Cooper, 153 Ariz. 454, 458 , 737 P.2d 1092, 1096 (App.1986) (citation omitted), disapproved on other grounds by Godbehere, 162 Ariz. at 339 n. 1, 783 P.2d at 785 n. 1.

22
Supry v. Bolducgreen
nh · 1972 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006“Because absolute immunity immunizes absolutely, it is reserved for ‘ “those situations where the public interest is so vital and apparent that it mandates complete freedom of expression without inquiry into a defendant’s motives.”’” Sobol, 212 Ariz. 315, ¶ 12 , 131 P.3d at 490 , quoting Burns v. Davis, 196 Ariz. 155, ¶ 11 , 993 P.2d 1119, 1124 (App.1999), quoting Supry v. Bolduc, 112 N.H. 274 , 293 A.2d 767, 769 (1972). ¶ 5 The Ledvinas rely on Selby v. Savard, 134 Ariz. 222 , 655 P.2d 342 (1982), in support of their argument that only a conditional privilege should apply to statements made i

2006“Because absolute immunity immunizes absolutely, it is reserved for ‘ “those situations where the public interest is so vital and apparent that it mandates complete freedom of expression without inquiry into a defendant’s motives.”’” Sobol, 212 Ariz. 315, ¶ 12 , 131 P.3d at 490 , quoting Burns v. Davis, 196 Ariz. 155, ¶ 11 , 993 P.2d 1119, 1124 (App.1999), quoting Supry v. Bolduc, 112 N.H. 274 , 293 A.2d 767, 769 (1972). ¶ 5 The Ledvinas rely on Selby v. Savard, 134 Ariz. 222 , 655 P.2d 342 (1982), in support of their argument that only a conditional privilege should apply to statements made i

22
Burns v. Davisgreen
arizctapp · 1999 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006“Because absolute immunity immunizes absolutely, it is reserved for ‘ “those situations where the public interest is so vital and apparent that it mandates complete freedom of expression without inquiry into a defendant’s motives.”’” Sobol, 212 Ariz. 315, ¶ 12 , 131 P.3d at 490 , quoting Burns v. Davis, 196 Ariz. 155, ¶ 11 , 993 P.2d 1119, 1124 (App.1999), quoting Supry v. Bolduc, 112 N.H. 274 , 293 A.2d 767, 769 (1972). ¶ 5 The Ledvinas rely on Selby v. Savard, 134 Ariz. 222 , 655 P.2d 342 (1982), in support of their argument that only a conditional privilege should apply to statements made i

2006“Because absolute immunity immunizes absolutely, it is reserved for ‘ “those situations where the public interest is so vital and apparent that it mandates complete freedom of expression without inquiry into a defendant’s motives.”’” Sobol, 212 Ariz. 315, ¶ 12 , 131 P.3d at 490 , quoting Burns v. Davis, 196 Ariz. 155, ¶ 11 , 993 P.2d 1119, 1124 (App.1999), quoting Supry v. Bolduc, 112 N.H. 274 , 293 A.2d 767, 769 (1972). ¶ 5 The Ledvinas rely on Selby v. Savard, 134 Ariz. 222 , 655 P.2d 342 (1982), in support of their argument that only a conditional privilege should apply to statements made i

22
Lewis v. Olivergreen
arizctapp · 1993 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1994–1999
2 sentences

1999Green Acres Trust, 141 Ariz. at 616 , 688 P.2d at 624 (Supreme Court); Lewis, 178 Ariz. at 335 , 873 P.2d at 673 (Court of Appeals).

1999Green Acres Trust, 141 Ariz. at 616 , 688 P.2d at 624 (Supreme Court); Lewis, 178 Ariz. at 335 , 873 P.2d at 673 (Court of Appeals).

22
Patterson v. City of Phoenixgreen
ariz · 1968 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1981–2018
2 sentences

2018Clouse v. State, 199 Ariz. 196, 203, ¶ 27 (2001) (acknowledging that common law immunity principles apply in the absence of statutory direction) (citations omitted). ¶9 Common law qualified immunity generally provides public officials, including police officers, limited protection from liability when “performing an act that inherently requires judgment or discretion.”4 Chamberlain v. Mathis, 151 Ariz. 551, 555, 558 (1986) (applying the Ryan principles in concluding a state employee is protected by qualified immunity for discretionary acts); see also Portonova v. Wilkinson, 128 Ariz. 501, 503 (

1981Patterson v. City of Phoenix, 103 Ariz. 64 , 436 P.2d 613 (1968).

12
Godbehere v. Phoenix Newspapers, Inc.green
ariz · 1989 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2009–2015
2 sentences

2015“A conditional privilege is abused and forfeited when a defendant acts with malice in fact.” Hirsch v. Cooper, 153 Ariz. 454, 458 , 737 P.2d 1092, 1096 (App.1986) (citation omitted), disapproved on other grounds by Godbehere, 162 Ariz. at 339 n. 1, 783 P.2d at 785 n. 1.

2015“A conditional privilege is abused and forfeited when a defendant acts with malice in fact.” Hirsch v. Cooper, 153 Ariz. 454, 458 , 737 P.2d 1092, 1096 (App.1986) (citation omitted), disapproved on other grounds by Godbehere, 162 Ariz. at 339 n. 1, 783 P.2d at 785 n. 1.

12
Spooner v. Phoenixgreen
arizctapp · 2018 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022We agree. ¶15 Police officers enjoy “limited protection from liability when performing an act that inherently requires judgment or discretion.” Spooner v. City of Phoenix, 246 Ariz. 119, 123, ¶ 9 (App. 2018) (cleaned up); see also Portonova v. Wilkinson, 128 Ariz. 501, 503 (1981) (“[A] police officer acting within the scope of [her] authority has at least a conditional immunity from civil liability.”).

2022The purpose of discretionary act immunity is to preserve the “independence of action without deterrence or intimidation by the fear of personal liability and vexatious suits.” Spooner, 246 Ariz. at 124 , ¶ 9 (quoting Restatement (Second) of Torts § 895D cmt. b).

11
Clouse Ex Rel. Clouse v. Stategreen
ariz · 2001 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018Clouse v. State, 199 Ariz. 196, 203, ¶ 27 (2001) (acknowledging that common law immunity principles apply in the absence of statutory direction) (citations omitted). ¶9 Common law qualified immunity generally provides public officials, including police officers, limited protection from liability when “performing an act that inherently requires judgment or discretion.”4 Chamberlain v. Mathis, 151 Ariz. 551, 555, 558 (1986) (applying the Ryan principles in concluding a state employee is protected by qualified immunity for discretionary acts); see also Portonova v. Wilkinson, 128 Ariz. 501, 503 (

11
Chamberlain v. Mathisgreen
ariz · 1986 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018Clouse v. State, 199 Ariz. 196, 203, ¶ 27 (2001) (acknowledging that common law immunity principles apply in the absence of statutory direction) (citations omitted). ¶9 Common law qualified immunity generally provides public officials, including police officers, limited protection from liability when “performing an act that inherently requires judgment or discretion.”4 Chamberlain v. Mathis, 151 Ariz. 551, 555, 558 (1986) (applying the Ryan principles in concluding a state employee is protected by qualified immunity for discretionary acts); see also Portonova v. Wilkinson, 128 Ariz. 501, 503 (

11
Advanced Cardiac Specialists, Chartered v. Tri-City Cardiology Consultants, P.C.green
arizctapp · 2009 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015“An abuse through ‘actual malice’ occurs when the defendant makes a statement knowing its falsity or actually entertaining doubts about its truth.” Advanced Cardiac Specialists, 222 Ariz. at 388, ¶ 14 , 214 P.3d at 1029 .

2015“An abuse through ‘actual malice’ occurs when the defendant makes a statement knowing its falsity or actually entertaining doubts about its truth.” Advanced Cardiac Specialists, 222 Ariz. at 388, ¶ 14 , 214 P.3d at 1029 .

11
Kass v. Great Coastal Express, Inc.green
nj · 1998 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See Moe v. Wise, 97 Wash.App. 950 , 989 P.2d 1148, 1157 (1999); see also Kass v. Great Coastal Express, Inc., 152 N.J. 353 , 704 A.2d 1293, 1294 (1998) (“[A]n abuse of qualified privilege must be proven by clear and convincing evidence.”). “[T]he plaintiff may ... prove an abuse of that privilege either by proving publication with ‘actual malice’ or by demonstrating excessive publication.” 7 Green Acres Trust, 141 Ariz. at 616 , 688 P.2d at 624 (quoting Selby v. Savard, 134 Ariz. 222, 225 , 655 P.2d 342, 345 (1982); see Hirsch v. Cooper, 153 Ariz. 454, 458 , 737 P.2d 1092 , 1096 *388 (App.1986

2009See Moe v. Wise, 97 Wash.App. 950 , 989 P.2d 1148, 1157 (1999); see also Kass v. Great Coastal Express, Inc., 152 N.J. 353 , 704 A.2d 1293, 1294 (1998) (“[A]n abuse of qualified privilege must be proven by clear and convincing evidence.”). “[T]he plaintiff may ... prove an abuse of that privilege either by proving publication with ‘actual malice’ or by demonstrating excessive publication.” 7 Green Acres Trust, 141 Ariz. at 616 , 688 P.2d at 624 (quoting Selby v. Savard, 134 Ariz. 222, 225 , 655 P.2d 342, 345 (1982); see Hirsch v. Cooper, 153 Ariz. 454, 458 , 737 P.2d 1092 , 1096 *388 (App.1986

11
Moe v. Wisegreen
washctapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See Moe v. Wise, 97 Wash.App. 950 , 989 P.2d 1148, 1157 (1999); see also Kass v. Great Coastal Express, Inc., 152 N.J. 353 , 704 A.2d 1293, 1294 (1998) (“[A]n abuse of qualified privilege must be proven by clear and convincing evidence.”). “[T]he plaintiff may ... prove an abuse of that privilege either by proving publication with ‘actual malice’ or by demonstrating excessive publication.” 7 Green Acres Trust, 141 Ariz. at 616 , 688 P.2d at 624 (quoting Selby v. Savard, 134 Ariz. 222, 225 , 655 P.2d 342, 345 (1982); see Hirsch v. Cooper, 153 Ariz. 454, 458 , 737 P.2d 1092 , 1096 *388 (App.1986

2009See Moe v. Wise, 97 Wash.App. 950 , 989 P.2d 1148, 1157 (1999); see also Kass v. Great Coastal Express, Inc., 152 N.J. 353 , 704 A.2d 1293, 1294 (1998) (“[A]n abuse of qualified privilege must be proven by clear and convincing evidence.”). “[T]he plaintiff may ... prove an abuse of that privilege either by proving publication with ‘actual malice’ or by demonstrating excessive publication.” 7 Green Acres Trust, 141 Ariz. at 616 , 688 P.2d at 624 (quoting Selby v. Savard, 134 Ariz. 222, 225 , 655 P.2d 342, 345 (1982); see Hirsch v. Cooper, 153 Ariz. 454, 458 , 737 P.2d 1092 , 1096 *388 (App.1986

11
Kraemer v. Hardinggreen
orctapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000See id. at 1172.

2000The court’s conclusion in Kraemer that a conditional privilege existed for parents of children who rode together on the same bus was not fully explained. 976 P.2d at 1172 .

11
MacConnell v. Mittengreen
ariz · 1981 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000See MacConnell v. Mitten, 131 Ariz. 22, 23 , 638 P.2d 689, 690 (1981).

2000See MacConnell v. Mitten, 131 Ariz. 22, 23 , 638 P.2d 689, 690 (1981).

11
John H. Bradley v. Computer Sciences Corporationgreen
ca4 · 1981 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993A similar case is Bradley v. Computer Sciences Corp., where the Fourth Circuit granted a conditional privilege to a defense contractor’s complaint against a civil servant because “presenting complaints to responsible government officials about the conduct of their subordinates with whom the complainer has had official dealings is analogously central to the protections of the right to petition” granted under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. 643 F.2d 1029,1033 (4th Cir.1981) (quoting Stern v. United States Gypsum, Inc., 547 F.2d 1329, 1342-43 (7th Cir.), cert. denied, 434 U

1993A similar case is Bradley v. Computer Sciences Corp., where the Fourth Circuit granted a conditional privilege to a defense contractor's complaint against a civil servant because "presenting complaints to responsible government officials about the conduct of their subordinates with whom the complainer has had official dealings is analogously central to the protections of the right to petition" granted under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. 643 F.2d 1029, 1033 (4th Cir.1981) (quoting Stern v. United States Gypsum, Inc., 547 F.2d 1329, 1342-43 (7th Cir.), cert. denied, 434

11
Sherwin S. Stern v. United States Gypsum, Inc.green
ca7 · 1977 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993A similar case is Bradley v. Computer Sciences Corp., where the Fourth Circuit granted a conditional privilege to a defense contractor’s complaint against a civil servant because “presenting complaints to responsible government officials about the conduct of their subordinates with whom the complainer has had official dealings is analogously central to the protections of the right to petition” granted under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. 643 F.2d 1029,1033 (4th Cir.1981) (quoting Stern v. United States Gypsum, Inc., 547 F.2d 1329, 1342-43 (7th Cir.), cert. denied, 434 U

1993A similar case is Bradley v. Computer Sciences Corp., where the Fourth Circuit granted a conditional privilege to a defense contractor's complaint against a civil servant because "presenting complaints to responsible government officials about the conduct of their subordinates with whom the complainer has had official dealings is analogously central to the protections of the right to petition" granted under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. 643 F.2d 1029, 1033 (4th Cir.1981) (quoting Stern v. United States Gypsum, Inc., 547 F.2d 1329, 1342-43 (7th Cir.), cert. denied, 434

11
Miller v. Servicemaster by Reesgreen
arizctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993Id. at 616 , 688 P.2d at 624 ; Miller v. Servicemaster by Rees, 174 Ariz. 518, 520 , 851 P.2d 143, 145 (App. 1992).

1993Id. at 616 , 688 P.2d at 624 ; Miller v. Servicemaster by Rees, 174 Ariz. 518, 520 , 851 P.2d 143, 145 (App. 1992).

11
Orme School v. Reevesgreen
ariz · 1990 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992See Orme School v. Reeves, 166 Ariz. 301, 309 , 802 P.2d 1000, 1008 (1990).

1992See Orme School v. Reeves, 166 Ariz. 301, 309 , 802 P.2d 1000, 1008 (1990).

11
New York Times Co. v. Sullivangreen
scotus · 1964 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1968–1968
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Arizona. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (10)

CaseCitedYears
Drummond v. Stahl green
arizctapp · 1980
2 sentences

2006This would permit a civil action against anyone who has complained to the State Bar and subject such complainant to the full, expensive scope of discovery and litigation, thus “chilling” the motivation of those who believe they have knowledge of improper legal behavior. 127 Ariz. at 126 , 618 P.2d at 620 .

2006This would permit a civil action against anyone who has complained to the State Bar and subject such complainant to the full, expensive scope of discovery and litigation, thus “chilling” the motivation of those who believe they have knowledge of improper legal behavior. 127 Ariz. at 126 , 618 P.2d at 620 .

31996–2006
Sobol v. Alarcon green
arizctapp · 2006
2 sentences

2006“Because absolute immunity immunizes absolutely, it is reserved for ‘ “those situations where the public interest is so vital and apparent that it mandates complete freedom of expression without inquiry into a defendant’s motives.”’” Sobol, 212 Ariz. 315, ¶ 12 , 131 P.3d at 490 , quoting Burns v. Davis, 196 Ariz. 155, ¶ 11 , 993 P.2d 1119, 1124 (App.1999), quoting Supry v. Bolduc, 112 N.H. 274 , 293 A.2d 767, 769 (1972). ¶ 5 The Ledvinas rely on Selby v. Savard, 134 Ariz. 222 , 655 P.2d 342 (1982), in support of their argument that only a conditional privilege should apply to statements made i

2006“Because absolute immunity immunizes absolutely, it is reserved for ‘ “those situations where the public interest is so vital and apparent that it mandates complete freedom of expression without inquiry into a defendant’s motives.”’” Sobol, 212 Ariz. 315, ¶ 12 , 131 P.3d at 490 , quoting Burns v. Davis, 196 Ariz. 155, ¶ 11 , 993 P.2d 1119, 1124 (App.1999), quoting Supry v. Bolduc, 112 N.H. 274 , 293 A.2d 767, 769 (1972). ¶ 5 The Ledvinas rely on Selby v. Savard, 134 Ariz. 222 , 655 P.2d 342 (1982), in support of their argument that only a conditional privilege should apply to statements made i

22006–2006
SH Kress and Company v. Self green
arizctapp · 1974
2 sentences

2006Kress, 22 Ariz. App. at 232 , 526 P.2d at 756 .

2006Kress, 22 Ariz. App. at 232 , 526 P.2d at 756 .

22006–2006
Roscoe v. Schoolitz green
ariz · 1970
2 sentences

1979Roscoe v. Schoolitz, 105 Ariz. 310 , 464 P.2d 333 (1970).

1979Roscoe v. Schoolitz, 105 Ariz. 310 , 464 P.2d 333 (1970).

21979–1979
Melton v. Slonsky green
arizctapp · 1973
2 sentences

1993Green Acres Trust, 141 Ariz. at 616 , 688 P.2d at 624 ; Melton v. Slonsky, 19 Ariz. App. at 68 , 504 P.2d at 1291 .

1993Green Acres Trust, 141 Ariz. at 616 , 688 P.2d at 624 ; Melton v. Slonsky, 19 Ariz. App. at 68 , 504 P.2d at 1291 .

11993–1993
West v. United States green
scotus · 1977
2 sentences

1993A similar case is Bradley v. Computer Sciences Corp., where the Fourth Circuit granted a conditional privilege to a defense contractor’s complaint against a civil servant because “presenting complaints to responsible government officials about the conduct of their subordinates with whom the complainer has had official dealings is analogously central to the protections of the right to petition” granted under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. 643 F.2d 1029,1033 (4th Cir.1981) (quoting Stern v. United States Gypsum, Inc., 547 F.2d 1329, 1342-43 (7th Cir.), cert. denied, 434 U

1993A similar case is Bradley v. Computer Sciences Corp., where the Fourth Circuit granted a conditional privilege to a defense contractor's complaint against a civil servant because "presenting complaints to responsible government officials about the conduct of their subordinates with whom the complainer has had official dealings is analogously central to the protections of the right to petition" granted under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. 643 F.2d 1029, 1033 (4th Cir.1981) (quoting Stern v. United States Gypsum, Inc., 547 F.2d 1329, 1342-43 (7th Cir.), cert. denied, 434

11993–1993
Union Camp Corp. v. Seaboard Coast Line Railroad green
scotus · 1977
2 sentences

1993A similar case is Bradley v. Computer Sciences Corp., where the Fourth Circuit granted a conditional privilege to a defense contractor’s complaint against a civil servant because “presenting complaints to responsible government officials about the conduct of their subordinates with whom the complainer has had official dealings is analogously central to the protections of the right to petition” granted under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. 643 F.2d 1029,1033 (4th Cir.1981) (quoting Stern v. United States Gypsum, Inc., 547 F.2d 1329, 1342-43 (7th Cir.), cert. denied, 434 U

1993A similar case is Bradley v. Computer Sciences Corp., where the Fourth Circuit granted a conditional privilege to a defense contractor's complaint against a civil servant because "presenting complaints to responsible government officials about the conduct of their subordinates with whom the complainer has had official dealings is analogously central to the protections of the right to petition" granted under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. 643 F.2d 1029, 1033 (4th Cir.1981) (quoting Stern v. United States Gypsum, Inc., 547 F.2d 1329, 1342-43 (7th Cir.), cert. denied, 434

11993–1993
Peagler v. Phoenix Newspapers, Inc. green
ariz · 1977
2 sentences

1986Now on appeal, relying on our supreme court’s decision in Peagler v. Phoenix Newspapers, Inc., 114 Ariz. 309 , 560 P.2d 1216 (1977), Molever contends that in a libel action between a private individual and a party entitled to a conditional privilege, the private individual may recover upon a mere showing of negligence.

1986Now on appeal, relying on our supreme court’s decision in Peagler v. Phoenix Newspapers, Inc., 114 Ariz. 309 , 560 P.2d 1216 (1977), Molever contends that in a libel action between a private individual and a party entitled to a conditional privilege, the private individual may recover upon a mere showing of negligence.

11986–1986
Antwerp Diamond Exchange of America, Inc. v. Better Business Bureau of Maricopa County, Inc. green
ariz · 1981
2 sentences

1983Bur. of Maricopa Co., *27 Inc., 130 Ariz. 523 , 637 P.2d 733 (1981), the Arizona Supreme Court adopted, as the standard for abuse of a conditional privilege, the test of Restatement (Second) of Torts § 600: § 600.

1983Bur. of Maricopa Co., *27 Inc., 130 Ariz. 523 , 637 P.2d 733 (1981), the Arizona Supreme Court adopted, as the standard for abuse of a conditional privilege, the test of Restatement (Second) of Torts § 600: § 600.

11983–1983
Long v. Mertz green
arizctapp · 1965
11974–1974

Statutes the citing opinions construe

AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-2101 (4) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 32-1451 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

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