GILLESPIE v. KLUN

No. C2-86-1924.

406 N.W.2d 547 (1987)

Gary Michael GILLESPIE, et al., Respondents, v. Laurence J. KLUN, Appellant.

Court of Appeals of Minnesota.

Review Denied July 9, 1987.

Rehearing Denied August 19, 1987.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Thomas J. Bieter, Duluth, for respondents.

John J. Killen, Johnson, Killen, Thibodeau, & Seiler, P.A., Duluth, for appellant.

Heard, considered, and decided by POPOVICH, C.J., and LANSING and RANDALL, JJ.


OPINION

RANDALL, Judge.

Respondents sued appellant for legal malpractice in connection with a real estate transaction. Appellant counterclaimed for damages due to defamation. After hearing the evidence, a jury awarded respondents $75,000 for damage to their credit or reputation; $25,000 punitive damages; and $25,000 damages for emotional distress. On the emotional distress damages, the jury was asked to compare negligence, and they attributed 75% to appellant...

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