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Libel And Slander - Extension Of The Doctrine Of Absolute Privilege To Inferior Executive And Administrative Officials, Michigan Law Review
Libel And Slander - Extension Of The Doctrine Of Absolute Privilege To Inferior Executive And Administrative Officials, Michigan Law Review
Michigan Law Review
In accordance with the Ohio Constitution, which provides that a copy of proposed amendments shall be distributed to the electorate together with an argument both for and against the proposed amendments, the governor of the state appointed defendant to prepare arguments against certain proposed amendments to the state constitution. The report contained the statement that plaintiff, sponsor of the proposed amendments, was "a paid lobbyist for the single tax movement." Plaintiff brought suit for libel. Held, that since the defendants were members of the commission appointed by the governor acting in the discharge of their official duty, they were …
Libel And Slander - Libel Per Quod - Necessity Of Special Damages, Michigan Law Review
Libel And Slander - Libel Per Quod - Necessity Of Special Damages, Michigan Law Review
Michigan Law Review
In her petition, the plaintiff alleged that she had been defamed by the defendant and claimed damages therefor. The allegations were that the defendant had executed a letter and false wage assignment and had sent them to the employer of the plaintiff, whereby the plaintiff was embarrassed and humiliated, and held up to ridicule and scorn. The lower court sustained a demurrer to the petition, and an amended petition was stricken from the files and dismissed. Held, a good cause of action had been stated. The court said: "It is not and is not claimed to be a cause …