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· 4/10/1985

Tosti v. Ayik

Citations

  • 476 N.E.2d 928
  • 394 Mass. 482
  • 1985 Mass. LEXIS 1441

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • stating that defamation plaintiff may recover damages for mental suffering and loss of employment
  • placing significance on the absence of any evidence of medical or psychiatric treatment
  • placing significance on the absence of any evidence of medical or psychiatric treatment
  • applying directed verdict standard to defamation case requiring clear and convincing proof of malice
  • “In order to determine the defendant’s state of mind, the jury are entitled to draw inferences from the objective evidence”

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Judges: Hennessey, Liacos, Abrams, O'Connor

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