Krumin v. Bruknes

Mr. Presiding Justice McSurely

delivered the opinion of the court.

Plaintiff brought suit seeking damages for an alleged libel and upon trial had a verdict and judgment of $500. Defendant appeals, claiming that the alleged libelous documents were confidential communications absolutely privileged.

Plaintiff is the brother-in-law of defendant, defendant’s wife being plaintiff’s sister. Plaintiff was an automobile mechanic and defendant a butcher clerk, but in 1921 they formed what was called the S ahitaras Drug and Chemical Company and operated a drug store, employing a registered pharmacist.…