Thompson v. Farley

Monroe, J.,

This is before us on a complaint in trespass for libel alleging that defendant published and caused to be published two statements which amount to accusations that plaintiff was guilty of “bribery and extortion and/or attempt to commit bribery and extortion and a conspiracy to *158commit bribery and extortion.” Defendant has filed preliminary objections to the complaint in the nature of a demurrer, a motion for a more specific pleading, and petition to strike allegations of a “summary investigation” made by police officers.

The grounds for the demurrer are that the contents of the…