Nehrling v. Herold Co.
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the superior cóurt of Milwaukee county: Oeeen T. Williams, Judge. This is an action for libel. There was a trial before a jury.
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Appeal from a judgment of the superior cóurt of Milwaukee county: Oeeen T. Williams, Judge. This is an action for libel. There was a trial before a jury. The evidence showed that prior to and during the month of June, 1899, the plaintiff was the custodian of the Public Museum of the city of Milwaukee, and that on the 5th day of June, 1899, the defendant Oolemcm composed, and the defendant Herold Company caused to be printed in the Milwaukee Herold und Seebote, an article in the German language, of which the following is a translation: “ It is to be regretted that discord has arisen in the…
1Opinion of the CourtWinslow, J.
The defendants moved that a verdict in their favor be directed in the trial court, on the ground that the article in question was not libelous, and they make the same contention in this court in support of the judgment in their favor. This contention will be first disposed of, before proceeding to the errors claimed by the appellant. At the time of the publication, the plaintiff was holding the office of custodian of the Public Museum, in Milwaukee, an office of trust, and involving a high degree of culture, education, and ability. He was appointed to his office by a board of trustees, and…
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