Rider v. Rulison
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from circuit court, Montgomery county. Action by George P. Rider against Elbert T. Rulison for libel-The complaint was dismissed, and plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtHerrick, J.
The plaintiff brings this action against the defendant for libel, charging defendant with writing two several letters of and concerning him, in which he made use of the following expressions: “I know him [the plaintiff thereby meaning] to be perfectly unreliable;” “can’t tell the truth; and any financial obligation does not seem to distress him in the least.” “He has been more than mean to me.” And again, in another letter: “It seems he [thereby meaning the plaintiff] cares no more about his reputation now to pay than he ever did.” “In the mean time, should he knock at the ‘outer door,’ be…
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