Magness v. Pledger

CARLILE, Justice.

This action to recover damages for libel was filed in the District Court of LeFlore County against O. W. Pledger and others, who filed a joint general demurrer to plaintiff’s petition. The demurrer was sustained by the trial court on the ground that the libelous matter alleged came within the rule of absolute privilege under the law of Oklahoma. Plaintiff excepted to the ruling of the court, declined to plead further and his case was dismissed. Plaintiff gave notice of appeal upon transcript of the record. We shall refer to the parties as they appeared in the trial court.

Plain…