Legal Opinion
Richards v. Gruen
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Decided February 5, 1974No. 248PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBeilfuss, J.
The issues stated by the appellant are:
“I. Did the trial court err in ordering a new trial in the ‘interest of justice?’
“II. Was defendant entitled to a jury instruction on a higher burden of proof as set forth in New York Times v. Sullivan ?”
If the trial court has set forth valid reasons 2 in its order or memorandum opinion, this court will affirm an order for a new trial in the interest of justice unless there is a clear showing of abuse of discretion. 3
The reasons set forth by the trial court in its memorandum opinion are as follows: At the time counsel were in chambers discussing burden…
2Cases cited12 opinions
- New York Times Co. v. SullivanSupreme Court of the United States · 1964
- Rosenbloom v. Metromedia, Inc.Supreme Court of the United States · 1971
- Greenbelt Cooperative Publishing Assn., Inc. v. BreslerSupreme Court of the United States · 1970
- National Labor Relations Board v. Raytheon Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1970
- Savina v. Wisconsin Gas Co.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1967
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3Cited by7 opinions
- Jacron Sales Co. v. SindorfCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1976
- Calero v. Del Chemical Corp.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1975
- Adams v. Frontier Broadcasting CompanyWyoming Supreme Court · 1976
- State v. HarpCourt of Appeals of Wisconsin · 1991
- Rowe v. MetzColorado Court of Appeals · 1977
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