Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, Chester County November 19, 1987, no. 184 (Godwin v. Daily Local News Co.)

GAWTHROP, J.,

Before us is a motion for post-trial relief on behalf of the Daily Local News Company, defendant in this libel action. The Local News seeks relief from a jury verdict returned in favor of plaintiff, James A. Godwin, a former Pennsylvania State Trooper, in the amount of $89,000 in compensatory damages, and $100,000 in punitive damages.