CATANIA, J., July 27, 1971.
This is an action for libel and slander which was tried by judge and jury. At the conclusion of the trial, the jury returned a verdict against defendant in the amount of $12,000 in general damages and $4,500 in punitive damages.
The evidence at the trial indicated the following:
Plaintiff, William Yankie, was a police officer in the borough of Clifton Heights, Delaware County, Pa., who in 1961 observed defendant, William...
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