Legal Opinion
Peck v. Coos Bay Times Publishing Co.
Oregon Supreme Court
Decided June 30, 1927PublishedCited by 40 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBelt, J.
Plaintiff, who is a lawyer and has been engaged in the practice of his profession at Marsh-field, Oregon, for many years, commenced this action in libel to recover damages alleged to have been sustained on account of the publication by the defendants, Coos Bay Times Publishing Co. and its manager and editor, M. C. Maloney, of two articles which are set forth in the complaint.
It is alleged that on May 28, 1923, the following article, which is the basis of the first cause of action, was published:
“A BOUQUET OF BITTER (SWEET) PEAS.
“Peck and Parker and Perkins are peeved. These alleged promoters…
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- Gustin v. Evening Press Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1912
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