Laurence University v. State

Claimant, a private business corporation incorporated in the State of Florida, seeks $20,000,000 in damages for alleged slander and libel perpetrated upon it by officers of the State of New York. The claimant alleges damages to its reputation, business and credit. It is claimed that the statements were uttered intentionally and maliciously.

The State moved to dismiss the claim on the grounds that the claimant lacks capacity to sue because it is a foreign corporation doing business in this State without authority; that the publication of the libel is absolutely privileged; and that the…