POLZIN v. HELMBRECHT

No. 22.

54 Wis.2d 578 (1972)

196 N.W.2d 685

POLZIN, Respondent, v. HELMBRECHT, Appellant.

Supreme Court of Wisconsin.

Decided May 4, 1972.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

For the appellant there was a brief and oral argument by Jan Helmbrecht of Mayville, pro se.

For the respondent there was a brief by Allan & Storck of Mayville, and oral argument by Robert Storck.


WILKIE, J.

Several questions are raised in this appeal:

1. Was the language in the letter nonlibelous as a matter of law?

2. Did the court err in failing to instruct the jury about appellant's privilege to write such a letter?

3. Is appellant entitled to the protection of the New York Times standards?

4. If appellant is entitled to such protection, is the jury verdict constitutionally adequate?

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