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· 12/9/1994

Estep v. Brewer

Citations

  • 453 S.E.2d 345
  • 192 W. Va. 511
  • 1994 W. Va. LEXIS 227

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  • precluding appellate review where party did not object to introduction of evidence at trial
  • approving jury instruction to the effect that public figure \must show that the libelous or slanderous statements or writings were made with actual malice toward him or with such recklessness as to show a total disregard of the truth\
  • libel case affirming a jury award of $150,000 for emotional distress, $50,000 for damage to reputation, and $50,000 for punitive damages

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Judges: Brotherton, Miller

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