AINSWORTH, Circuit Judge:
In this diversity libel action, defendant Dun & Bradstreet appeals from an adverse money judgment of $25,000 ($10,000 general damages and $15,000 punitive damages) entered on a jury verdict for plaintiff. We reverse on the ground that it was error for the District Court to deny defendant's motions for a directed verdict and for judgment notwithstanding the verdict.
Appellee John A. Miller is engaged as a sales agent and manufacturers...
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