Freeman v. Mills

Appeal by plaintiff from a judgment of non-suit in an action to recover damages for libel.

Plaintiff, 57 years of age, has been employed nearly all his life as an assistant starter of horse races at various courses throughout the country. During the 1946-1947 racing season, conducted by Los Angeles Turf Club at its Santa Anita racecourse, plaintiff was employed as an assistant starter under the supervision of starter William Mills. At the conclusion of the season Mills told plaintiff he “expected him back next year.” Plaintiff then worked as assistant starter at Thistle Down and River Downs…