Matheson v Schneideman - [1930] NZLR 151

Practice — New Trial — Slander Action — Privilege — Misdirection — Whether Defendant's Failure to retract or apologize Evidence of Malice — Publication of Slander of Restricted Nature — Verdict for Full Amount of Damages claimed — Damages excessive — Order for New Trial granted limited to Issue of Damages — Code of Civil Procedure, Rule 276 (c).