Legal Opinion
Shubert v. Variety, Inc.
New York Supreme Court
Decided December 22, 1926PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtLevy, J.
It is contended that the complaint fails to state facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action. The action is one of libel based upon the following article published by defendant concerning plaintiffs:
“ Shuberts Gouge $1,000 from Klein Brothers.
“ Force Vaudeville Act to Buy Release — Klein and Imhoff Opening for Orpheum.
“ Two former Shubert acts were routed by the Orpheum Circuit this week with Roger Imhoff and the Klein Bros. Both will open at the Palace Chicago, next Sunday with the rest of the Orpheum Circuit to follow. The Klein Bros, were to have played the last half of this week at…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- O'Connell v. . Press Publishing Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1915
- Morrison v. . SmithNew York Court of Appeals · 1904
- McAllister v. Detroit Free Press Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1889
- Landon v. WatkinsSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1895
- Gross Coal Co. v. RoseWisconsin Supreme Court · 1905
6 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by16 opinions
- Schermerhorn v. RosenbergAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1980
- Las Vegas Sun, Inc. v. FranklinNevada Supreme Court · 1958
- Gurda v. Orange County Publications Division of Ottaway Newspapers, Inc.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1981
- Reardon v. News-Journal CompanySupreme Court of Delaware · 1960
- Schoenfeld v. Journal Co.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1931
11 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.