BURNS v. McGRAW-HILL BROADCASTING CO., INC.

No. 81SC121.

659 P.2d 1351 (1983)

Yvonne C. BURNS, individually and as parent and natural guardian of Kevin Burns and Renne Burns, Steven Burns, an individual, and Bryan Burns, an individual, Petitioners, v. McGRAW-HILL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC., a New York corporation, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Colorado, En Banc.

February 22, 1983.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

David L. Kofoed, Roger T. Castle, Denver, for petitioners.

Sherman & Howard, Lee Dale, Denver, for respondent.


ERICKSON, Justice.

An appeal was taken from a jury verdict in favor of the plaintiffs in a defamation action. The court of appeals reversed, 632 P.2d 280 (Colo.App.1980), and we granted certiorari. We reverse the court of appeals and return this case to the court of appeals with directions to remand to the district court for proceedings in accordance with the views set forth in this opinion.

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