Legal Opinion
Naegele v. Macfadden Publications, Inc.
New York Supreme Court
Decided November 20, 1936Published
1Opinion of the CourtMiller, J.
This is an action for libel. It was conceded by the defendant that the plaintiff was widely and favorably known as a pianist and that over two million copies of the magazine containing the article which is the subject of this action were sold by it. The following, among others, are some of the reasonable inferences that may be drawn from the statements contained in the article: (1) He held her in his arms for hours; (2) he kissed her; (3) he was a party to the romance; (4) he won and spurned her love; (5) that the plaintiff was a party to the love drama; (6) that he was as conscious of Niemi…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Sanderson v. . CaldwellNew York Court of Appeals · 1871
- Campbell v. New York Evening Post, Inc.New York Court of Appeals · 1927
- Lee v. Brooklyn Union Publishing Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1913
- Schaffran v. Press Publishing Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1932