Davis v. MacOn Telegraph Publishing Co.
Court of Appeals of Georgia
1Opinion of the CourtNichols, J.
The particularly pertinent portion of the newspaper article which is the basis for this action, is as follows: “The car was found a few hours later parked at the Rocking Palace in Unionville by two deputies and a patrol car, Adams said. (Captain William Adams, Bibb County law enforcement officer.) Three men ran from the car, but two in the back of the vehicle were caught. When a search was made, it was learned that they were sitting on fifty (50) gallons of moonshine whisky, the sheriff’s captain said. The two, listed as Wayman Davis, owner and operator of the tavern, and his brother, were…
2Cases cited38 opinions
- Atlanta Journal Co. v. DoyalCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1950
- Holmes v. ClisbySupreme Court of Georgia · 1903
- In re FiteCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1912
- Atlanta News Publishing Co. v. MedlockSupreme Court of Georgia · 1905
- Whitley v. NewmanCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1911
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- Melton v. BowSupreme Court of Georgia · 1978
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- Pollitt v. Brush-Moore Newspapers, Inc.Court of Appeals of Maryland · 1957
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