Johns v. Associated Aviation Underwriters

RIVES, Circuit Judge.

This was a libel suit brought by appellant against appellees, Association Aviation Underwriters and various insurance companies that were members of that association. More than a year after the alleged publication, Superior Oil Company was joined as a party defendant. Appellant claims that the action against Superior should be considered not as a libel suit, but as one for damages for the destruction of appellant’s livelihood and profession as an airplane pilot. At the conclusion of plaintiff’s evidence, the district judge directed a verdict for the defendants on the…