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· 4/1/1981

Lundquist v. Alewine

Citations

  • 397 So. 2d 1148

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  • where defamation is actionable per se, punitive damages may be awarded even though the amount of actual damages is neither found nor shown
  • “When the words published concerning a person tend to degrade him, bring him into ill repute, destroy confidence in his integrity, or cause like injury, such language is actionable per se.”

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Judges: Orfinger

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