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OTTEN v. SCHUTT

15 Wis.2d 497 (1962)

OTTEN, Appellant, v. SCHUTT and another, Respondents.

Supreme Court of Wisconsin.

February 6, 1962.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

For the appellant there was a brief by Marth & Marth of West Bend, and oral argument by William J. Marth.

For the respondents there was a brief by O'Meara & O'Meara of West Bend, and oral argument by Stephen M. O'Meara.

DIETERICH, J.

The action is for recovery of damages, both compensatory and punitive, occasioned by the slanderous statements of Lester Schutt.

The issues are whether under the evidence and facts in the instant action the statements made by Lester Schutt to the chief of police constitute a conditionally privileged communication and whether such statements were maliciously made.

A privileged communication or...

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