Pignatelli v. Sun Printing & Publishing Ass'n

In this action for libel each party has moved for judgment on the pleadings which consist of complaint and demurrer. The question presented by the motions is whether facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action are set forth in the complaint.

It is needless to repeat in this memorandum the alleged libelous article which appears in extenso in the complaint. The complaint *169sets forth no innuendos, nor does it plead special damage. Unless, therefore, the article be libelous in and of itself the plaintiff cannot recover by reason of its publication any part of the damages to his reputation for…