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Davar and Todd Gardner v. John Stokes and KGEZ
Date: 09-20-2008
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Court: District Court, Flathead County, Montana
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Description:
Davar and Todd Gardner sued John Stokes and KGEZ on a defamation theory claiming that Stokes made several false statements about them on the air after they filled a separate lawsuit against him in 2001 regarding property assessments. Stockes had claimed that he had an ownership interest in a 160-acre property owned by the Gardners upon which the radio station had erected two radio towers.
Stokes and the radio station claimed an easement over the entire 160-acres and further accused the Gardners to lying under oath during litigation over the claimed property rights and for submitting a false affidavit during the suit and committing bank fraud by obaining a $900,000 loan under false conditions.
Defendants asserted truth as their defense.
Stokes and the radio station claimed an easement over the entire 160-acres and further accused the Gardners to lying under oath during litigation over the claimed property rights and for submitting a false affidavit during the suit and committing bank fraud by obaining a $900,000 loan under false conditions.
Defendants asserted truth as their defense.
Outcome:
Plaintiffs' verdict for $3.8 million.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Davar and Todd Gardner v. John Stokes and KGEZ?
The outcome was: Plaintiffs' verdict for $3.8 million.
Which court heard Davar and Todd Gardner v. John Stokes and KGEZ?
This case was heard in District Court, Flathead County, Montana, MT.
When was Davar and Todd Gardner v. John Stokes and KGEZ decided?
This case was decided on September 20, 2008.