Hotchkiss v. Porter
Supreme Court of Connecticut
Action on the case for a libel. The publication alleged was the following:—“I hereby charge Wales 0. Hotchkiss and George Hall with having voted illegally at the election in April, 1860, and I am prepared to substantiate the charge by legal proof. W. S. Porter. New Haven, September 16,1860.” The declaration stated no special damage.
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Action on the case for a libel. The publication alleged was the following:—“I hereby charge Wales 0. Hotchkiss and George Hall with having voted illegally at the election in April, 1860, and I am prepared to substantiate the charge by legal proof. W. S. Porter. New Haven, September 16,1860.” The declaration stated no special damage. The case was tried to the jury in the superior court on the general issue, with notice of the special matters of defense hereinafter stated, before Me Ourdy, I On the trial the defendant admitted the writing and publishing of the words set forth in the…
1Opinion of the CourtButler, J.
Every person who is entitled to the protection of our laws, is entitled to protection against injuries to his reputation, and to redress for them when committed. This is a great natural right, resting upon the fundamental principles which underlie the social compact, and existing independent of constitutional provisions. It is also recognized in the declaration of rights which is placed in the very front of the constitution of this state, and it is there provided that “ every person, for an injury done him in his person, property or reputation, shall have remedy by due course of law, and…
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