Legal Opinion
Harrison v. Winchell
New York Supreme Court
Decided January 5, 1955PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMatthew M. Levy, J.
The defendants move after answer for judgment dismissing the complaint (Bules Civ. Prac., rule 112). The action is for libel. It appears that the original plaintiff died subsequent to the commencement of the action, and that suit is being proceeded with by his executrix. For purposes of convenience, I shall hereafter refer to the plaintiff as if there had been no change of parties.
It is alleged in the complaint that the plaintiff’s vocation is that of “ professional writer, novelist, biographer, public relations consultant and publicity director ”, that the plaintiff has “ a wide and…
2Cases cited14 opinions
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- Twiggar v. Ossining Printing & Publishing Co.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1914
- Solomon v. LaGuardiaAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1944
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3Cited by10 opinions
- Russell v. BooksNew York Supreme Court · 1959
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- Friedman v. LibinNew York Supreme Court · 1956
- Mesiano v. MazzeoNew York Supreme Court · 1958
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