Klos v. Zahorik

1 The facts of the case, so far as necessary to the understanding of the questions of law raised on this appeal, are, without controversy, as follows: A newspaper published in the Bohemian language at Chicago, in its regular issue, early in May, 1898, contained an article, over defendant’s name, commenting on the reported action of plaintiff, a Catholic priest, in soliciting contributions from his congregation, at regular service, in aid of the Spaniards, and the indignation of some of his parishioners in regard thereto, and extended comment condemnatory of his supposed action, and of .any…