Johnson v. Asbury Park Press, Inc.

Lawrence, S. G. C.

This is a suit resulting from an alleged libelous publication relating to plaintiff. The article complained of appeared in the issue of the Asbury Park Press of March 7th, 1934. The defendant in question moves to strike the reply to its answer on the ground that it is frivolous. The answer, in addition to the defenses, pleads the new statute of limitations (Pamph. L. 1934, ch. 98, p. 287) in bar. It is as follows:

“xYn act limiting the time for the bringing of civil actions for libel or slander.

Be it enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:

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