Legal Opinion
Williamson v. Lucas
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided June 22, 1984No. 67591PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Sognier, Judge.
Lucas sued Williamson and Georgia Communications Corporation for defamation based on statements concerning Lucas made by Williamson during a radio talk show. The jury returned a verdict in favor of Lucas for $75,000 general damages and $125,000 punitive damages. On appeal to this court, the judgment was reversed as to damages. Williamson v. Lucas, 166 Ga. App. 403, 406 (6) (304 SE2d 412) (1983). On retrial, the jury awarded Lucas damages of $25,000 general damages and $35,000 punitive damages. Williamson and Georgia Communications Corporation appeal.
1. Appellants contend that…
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