Legal Opinion
Polzin v. Helmbrecht
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Decided May 4, 1972No. 22PublishedCited by 19 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtWilkie, J.
Several questions are raised in this appeal:
1. Was the language in the letter nonlibelous as a matter of law ?
2. Did the court err in failing to instruct the jury about appellant’s privilege to write such a letter?
3. Is appellant entitled to the protection of the New York Times standards ?
4. If appellant is entitled to such protection, is the jury verdict constitutionally adequate?
Is the communication nonlibelous ?
Appellant’s initial contention is that the language in the letter is not libelous as a matter of law. The trial court has the obligation, in the first instance, of deciding whether…
2Cases cited17 opinions
- New York Times Co. v. SullivanSupreme Court of the United States · 1964
- St. Amant v. ThompsonSupreme Court of the United States · 1968
- Garrison v. LouisianaSupreme Court of the United States · 1964
- Linn v. United Plant Guard Workers of America, Local 114Supreme Court of the United States · 1966
- Rosenbloom v. Metromedia, Inc.Supreme Court of the United States · 1971
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3Cited by19 opinions
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- Starobin v. Northridge Lakes Development Co.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1980
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