McCormick v. Hawkins
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Antrim; Mayne, J. Case by Peter F. McCormick against Oren E. Hawkins for libel. Judgment for plaintiff. Defendant brings error. This is an action of libel. Defendant, who is the owner of a newspaper which he conducts at the village of Mancelona, in this State, on January 23, 1910, published the following paid advertisement: “Speaks for Itself.
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Error to Antrim; Mayne, J. Case by Peter F. McCormick against Oren E. Hawkins for libel. Judgment for plaintiff. Defendant brings error. This is an action of libel. Defendant, who is the owner of a newspaper which he conducts at the village of Mancelona, in this State, on January 23, 1910, published the following paid advertisement: “Speaks for Itself. “Muskegon, Mich., Jan. 23rd, ’10. “ Two years ago I took the work of serving supper to the business men’s banquet in Medalie hall at Mancelona for $22. Up to this time I have received $6 on this amount and have never been able to find out who I…
1Opinion of the CourtBrooke, J.
(after stating the facts). Before considering the errors assigned, it seems proper to consider the character of the article counted upon. The plaintiff, at the time of its publication and for some years prior thereto, occupied the position of superintendent of schools in the village of Mancelona. He held a place in his community not only of great importance, but also one which demanded of its incumbent that he be a man of high character, of unimpeachable integrity, and of correct conduct. .
The effect of the publication-we are here considering upon the reputation of a man holding such a…
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