Legal Opinion
Church of Scientology of California, Inc. v. Green
District Court, S.D. New York
Decided February 9, 1973No. 69 Civ. 5745PublishedCited by 25 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
LEVET, District Judge.
The present action, by way of a counterclaim, is for libel brought by defendants Bernard Green and Barbara Green against plaintiff The Church of Scientology of California, Inc. (sometimes referred to as “the Church”). One of the original claims of the Church sought to enjoin the Greens from holding themselves out as “bona fide” ministers of the Church. All claims of the Church have been withdrawn.
Although the case has been completely tried, the sole issue for determination presently before this court is whether there was publication of the alleged libelous statement.…
2Cases cited13 opinions
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- Babcock v. JacksonNew York Court of Appeals · 1963
- Youmans v. . SmithNew York Court of Appeals · 1897
- Nader v. General Motors Corp.New York Court of Appeals · 1970
- Ostrowe v. LeeNew York Court of Appeals · 1931
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- Belcher v. LittleSupreme Court of Iowa · 1982
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