Robert S. Creamer v. Richard B. Danks, Etc.

First Circuit

Robert S. Creamer v. Richard B. Danks, Etc.

863 F.2d 1037, 1988 U.S. App. LEXIS 17950, 1988 WL 142946

CourtCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit

DecidedDecember 5, 1988

Docket88-1392

StatusPublished

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Robert S. Creamer v. Richard B. Danks, Etc., 863 F.2d 1037, 1988 U.S. App. LEXIS 17950, 1988 WL 142946 (1st Cir. 1988).

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PER CURIAM.

After consideration of the briefs, arguments and record, we affirm substantially for the reasons set forth in the magistrate’s careful and lucid opinion. 700 F.Supp. 1169.

We add that, of course, the absolute privilege for statements made in the course of judicial proceedings bars not only plaintiffs’ defamation claim, but all the causes of action alleged against defendant, including negligence for professional malpractice. Dunbar v. Greenlaw, 152 Me. 270, 128 A.2d 218 (1956) (judicial proceeding privilege bars malpractice against certifying physician in insanity proceeding). See also Sriberg v. Raymond, 544 F.2d 15, 16 (1st Cir.1976) (judicial proceedings privilege results in “freedom from civil liability”).

AFFIRMED.

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PER CURIAM.

After consideration of the briefs, arguments and record, we affirm substantially for the reasons set forth in the magistrate’s careful and lucid opinion. 700 F.Supp. 1169.

We add that, of course, the absolute privilege for statements made in the course of judicial proceedings bars not only plaintiffs’ defamation claim, but all the causes of action alleged against defendant, including negligence for professional malpractice. Dunbar v. Greenlaw, 152 Me. 270, 128 A.2d 218 (1956) (judicial proceeding privilege bars malpractice against certifying physician in insanity proceeding). See also Sriberg v. Raymond, 544 F.2d 15, 16 (1st Cir.1976) (judicial proceedings privilege results in “freedom from civil liability”).

AFFIRMED.

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