Stafford v. Morning Journal Ass'n
New York Court of Appeals
Appeal from judgment of the General Term of the Supreme Court in the first judicial department, entered upon an order made April 14, 1893, which affirmed a judgment in favor of plaintiff entered upon a verdict, and also affirmed an order denying a motion for a new trial.
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Appeal from judgment of the General Term of the Supreme Court in the first judicial department, entered upon an order made April 14, 1893, which affirmed a judgment in favor of plaintiff entered upon a verdict, and also affirmed an order denying a motion for a new trial. The action was brought to recover damages for the publication in the Morning Journal of an article complained of as libelous and which reads as follows: “ Le Huray Sisters, Blanche, Stella and Allien, just from Paris; massage, French style ; love secrets; how to get a husband ; inclose stamp ; valuable information for ladies…
1Opinion of the CourtGray, J.
We are quite satisfied with the disposition made by the General Term of the questions presented by the appel lant’s exceptions at the trial and the only one to which we shall refer is that arising upon exceptions to the admission of evidence as to the general reputation of the plaintiff for chastity and virtue.
The complaint alleged that plaintiff was of “ good character and repute and enjoyed the respect of her friends and acquaintances and of the community.”
The answer stated that the defendant had “ no knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the allegations contained in…
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