Akron Democrat v. Conrad

Citations

• 33 Ohio C.C. Dec. 203
• 18 Ohio C.C. (n.s.) 549
• 1907 Ohio Misc. LEXIS 430

Syllabus

<p>LIBEL AND SLANDER — TRIAL</p> <p>1. Retraction to be Available as Defense in Libel Suit Must be Unequivocal.</p> <p>A retraction of a libel, to be available as a defense, must be unequivocal and refer distinctly to the original article.</p> <p>2. Excessive Verdict in Libel Case.</p> <p>A verdict for $500 in a libel case is too much in absence of a showing of malice. Remittitur of $350 ordered.</p>