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SISLER v. GANNETT CO., INC.

222 N.J. Super. 153 (1987)

536 A.2d 299

MAYO S. SISLER, ET AL., PLAINTIFFS-APPELLANTS, v. GANNETT COMPANY, INC., COURIER NEWS CO. AND SAM MEDDIS, DEFENDANTS-RESPONDENTS.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Decided December 31, 1987.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Richard H. Thiele, argued the cause for appellants (Thiele & Hermes, attorneys; Richard H. Thiele, on the brief).

Robert C. Bernius, admitted pro hac vice, argued the cause for respondents (Strauss & Hall, attorneys; Richard A. Ragsdale, of counsel; Abigail T. Reardon, on the brief).

Before Judges PETRELLA, DREIER and BAIME.

The opinion of the court was delivered by DREIER, J.A.D.

Plaintiff appeals from a summary judgment granted in the Law Division after a remand by the Supreme Court. This case has had a protracted history in the courts. In 1983 at the conclusion of a lengthy defamation action, the jury found defendants negligent, awarding $200,000 in general damages and $850,000 in special damages. Plaintiff's claim for punitive damages...

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