Kentucky Journal Publishing Co. v. Gaines

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Barker

Reversing.

The appellee, Noel Gaines, instituted this action in the Anderson circuit court against appellant, Kentucky Journal Publishing Company, to recover damages for an alleged libelous publication concerning him, which, in part, is as follows:

“Gaines confesses he is a thief. Endeavor to holster up defense of his forged letter sinks him deeper in mire. Produces another forgery while yon wait.

“Under the headlines: ‘Makes Manly Statement and Shows Honorable Possession of the Letter,’ a local afternoon paper yesterday printed Noel Gaines’ version of how he…