Legal Opinion
Jacobs v. Water Overflow Preventive Co.
New York Supreme Court
Decided October 13, 1893PublishedCited by 2 opinions
Appeal from special term, New York county. Action by Maurice Jacobs against the Water Overflow Preventive Company to recover damages in the sum of |30,000 for an alleged libelous publication issued and circulated by the defendant. From an order denying a motion to compel plaintiff to furnish a bill of particulars of the claims set forth in his complaint, defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
PER OURIAM.
This is an action for the recovery of damages for the publication of matter alleged to be defamatory. It is *348alleged in the complaint that by reason of the publication the plaintiff has been greatly injured in his reputation and business. The following is the allegation of special damages sought to be recovered:
“That by reason Qf the sending of said circulars many persons, firms, and corporations were intimidated, and canceled contracts already made with him, said plaintiff, and declined and refused to enter into contracts with him, for the lease or sale to them of said patent or…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Dwight v. . Germania Life Insurance Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1881
- Peabody v. CortadaNew York Supreme Court · 1892
3Cited by2 opinions
- Bell v. HeathertonAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1901
- Mussinan v. Willner Wood Co.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1902