Wright, J. This appeal presents two issues. First, the proper standard to be applied when a directed verdict is sought by the defendant in a libel action brought by a public official and second, whether the court of appeals erroneously overturned the directed verdict issued by the trial court. I We begin our analysis with a brief examination of the standard which applies to the underlying de…
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