The opinion of the court was delivered by KING, P.J.A.D.
This appeal is taken from a directed verdict granted after presentation of the plaintiff's case in a libel action filed against columnist Jack Anderson and Parade Publications, Inc. R. 4:37-2. The allegedly defamatory article appeared in Parade Magazine on August 7, 1977.
Before trial, Judge Malech had ruled that plaintiff was a "public figure"; thus, proof of actual or New York Times...
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