Kelly v. Iowa State Education Ass'n

SCHLEGEL, Judge.

Plaintiff, Patrick Kelly, appeals an order of the district court that sets aside the jury verdict in favor of Kelly and grants a new trial. Defendants — John Phillips, James Sutton, and the Iowa State Education Association — cross-appeal. They assert that the trial court erred: (1) in failing to grant a directed verdict and judgment notwithstanding the verdict, and (2) in making certain evidentiary rulings. We reverse the grant of a new trial and affirm the jury verdict.

I. Facts. This is an action for libel. Kelly is a professional educator and is the Executive Administrator…