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AKINS v. ALTUS NEWSPAPERS, INC.

No. 48489.

609 P.2d 1263 (1977)

Bill AKINS, Appellee, v. ALTUS NEWSPAPERS, INC., an Oklahoma corporation dba Altus Times Democrat, Bob Gilmore, Sandra Hart and Craig Harris, Appellants.

Supreme Court of Oklahoma.

As Modified on Denial of Rehearing May 12, 1980.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Keith Myers, Hollis, for appellee.

Robert S. Baker, Baker, Baker & Wilson, Oklahoma City, Whiteside & Watt, Altus, for appellants.

LAVENDER, Vice Chief Justice:

Bill Akins (Akins), appellee, brought suit for libel against Altus Newspapers, Inc.; Bob Gilmore, its publisher; Sandra Hart, its editor; and Craig Harris, its reporter, appellants. The libel is based on a published news item. Trial was to a jury with a verdict returned for Akins that awarded $5,000 general damages and $15,000 exemplary damages. Defendants appeal.

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