Kimball v. Ryan

Plaintiff brought an action against the defendants to recover damages for an alleged libel. Defendants interposed a motion to strike the complaint on the ground tíiat it did not state a cause of action. The motion was sustained, the complaint stricken, judgment entered against plaintiff for costs, and he appeals.

It is alleged in the complaint that an aldermanic election was to be held February 26,1935, in the City of Chicago; that under the law, one desiring to become a candidate was required to file his petition with the election commissioners of the City of Chicago; that the petition should…