Senator Ralph Alvarado
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R.J. PALMER v RALPH ALVARADO
2017CA000302
10:30 AM 4/14/2018
PJ: MAZE, HON. IRV;  JONES, HON. ALLISON E.; KRAMER, HON. JOY A. 

Appeal From Jury Verdict Awarding Compensatory and Punitive Damages in a Defamation/False Light Action. Whether Statements Made During Course of a Political Campaign Are Protected Speech; Sufficiency of Evidence Regarding Defamation Against a Public Figure in a Matter of Public Interest, Denial of Motion for Continuance Due to Unavailable Witness.

Appellant Attorneys:  Barry Miller; Brian Thomas, Christana Vessels

Appellee Attorneys:  Christopher Hunt; David Royse