Rowden v. Amick
Missouri Court of Appeals
1Opinion of the Court
MAUGHMER, Commissioner.
Action for libel brought by a public official (Deputy City Marshal) against a private citizen. Plaintiff claimed damages resulting from publication of specific statements concerning the performance of his public duties. Trial resulted in a verdict and judgment for plaintiff in the sum of $300.00 actual and $1,000.00 punitive damages. Defendant’s motion for new trial was denied and he has appealed.
Both litigants were residents of Lake Tapawingo, Jackson County, Missouri, a town or village of approximately 250 families. The plaintiff, Rockford Rowden, on January 2, 1964,…
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