Dobbin v. Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Co.
Missouri Court of Appeals
Appeal from Jackson Circuit Court. — Hon. Walter A. Powell, Judge. (1) The letter complained of is not libelous per. se. Kenworthy v. Journal Co., 117 Mo. App. 327; Legg v. Dunleavy, 80 Mo. 558, 562; Julian v. K. C. Star, 209 Mo. 35, 71; 25 Cyc. L. and P. 243; 2 Bouvier’s L. Diet. 207. (2) The petition does not state a cause ■of action. McManus v. Jackson, 28 Mo. 56; Christal v. Craig, 80 Mo. 367; Legg v. Dunleavy, 80 Mo. 558; Wood v. Hilbish, 23 Mo.
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Appeal from Jackson Circuit Court. — Hon. Walter A. Powell, Judge. (1) The letter complained of is not libelous per. se. Kenworthy v. Journal Co., 117 Mo. App. 327; Legg v. Dunleavy, 80 Mo. 558, 562; Julian v. K. C. Star, 209 Mo. 35, 71; 25 Cyc. L. and P. 243; 2 Bouvier’s L. Diet. 207. (2) The petition does not state a cause ■of action. McManus v. Jackson, 28 Mo. 56; Christal v. Craig, 80 Mo. 367; Legg v. Dunleavy, 80 Mo. 558; Wood v. Hilbish, 23 Mo. App. 389. (3) The petition ■does not allege a publication of the letter complained of. Julian v. Kansas City Star, 209 Mo. 35, 72; Odgers on…
1Opinion of the CourtJohnson, J.
— -Action for libel. The petition alleges that plaintiff is an expert in matters pertaining to railroad traffic such as freight rates and charges and was engaged in the business of collecting claims against railroad companies for overcharges, losses of freight, etc.; that his principal patrons were various members of the Kansas City Board of Trade, a large and influential commercial organization, and that the business of adjusting such claims in Kansas City was conducted by defendant Railway Company through its co-defendant, Fred Smith, who was its commercial agent. The petition then alleges:…
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- Legg v. DunleavySupreme Court of Missouri · 1883
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