Reynolds v. Plumbers' Material Protective Ass'n

I am inclined to think that the motion for a nonsuit must be granted, for the reason that the alleg’ed libelous article is privileged.

The plaintiff, in the year 1896,- purchased a quantity of plumbing materials of one of the members of the defendant corporation. A controversy arose between these parties as to the amount plaintiff was owing for the goods purchased. The by-laws of the association provide that if the debtor does not settle the claim with the member, or present to the corporation some reason for not doing so, or submit the controversy to arbitration, the corporation then, through…