Soderberg v. Halver

Nelson, Justice.

This is an appeal from an order granting defendant’s motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict. It involves a libel action com menced by Richard G. Soderberg against Dorothy Halver. The jury returned a verdict in favor of plaintiff for punitive damages only.

Plaintiff was the city engineer for Shakopee from 1956 through 1958 and as such was an official of the city during his tenure in office.

“The Voice of the People,” a mimeographed circular, was published by defendant at regular intervals during the years from 1955 to 1963. The testimony indicates that it was published…