Rachels v. Deener

Appellant, who is a "reputable lawyer of Searcy, Arkansas, sued appellees for damages, alleging that they had libeled him by writing, mailing and causing to be delivered the following letter:

“August 20, 1926.

“J. C. Wyatt, Sec’y & Treas.,

“Union Trust Co.,

“Carthage, Mo.

“Dear Sir: We are in receipt of your letter of the 18th asldng information concerning J. N. Rachels, attorney, of Searcy, Ark.

“Mr. Rachels has lived in Searcy for the past twenty years. During this time he has been engaged in the practice of law. For four years he was district attorney; this position he filled with fair credit…