Honea v. King

(after stating the facts). Counsel for the plaintiffs rely upon the case of Murray v. Galbraith, reported in 86 Ark. 50, and in 95 Ark. 199.

We do not think that case applies. There the publication in express words charged the commissioners of an improvement district with an overcharge of $7,000 in the purchase of gravel, and stated that the improvement district was not the only páving district formed in Pine Bluff that was boodled.

In ascertaining the meaning of written words to determine whether or not they are libelous, the entire article must be construed. The general rule is also that the…