Implicit in the order appealed from is a recognition that the article complained of is libelous. We hold on the law and facts that the article is libelous. The court carefully charged the jury on damages and it is apparent from the record that the jury was fully aware of the distinction to be made between purely nominal damages on the one hand and compensatory damages on the other. In returning the verdict for plaintiff, the jury's foreman expressly stated that the amount...
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