Ogren v. Rockford Star Printing Co.

Oscar H. Ogren, plaintiff in error, (hereinafter known as plaintiff,) began suit in the circuit court of Winnebago county against the Rockford Star Printing Company to recover damages for the publication of three alleged libels. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty and judgment was entered against plaintiff. This writ of error is sued out of this court and jurisdiction invoked on the ground that a constitutional question is involved.

The plaintiff had lived in Rockford for many years, was married and had one daughter about ten years old. His father’s family also lived in Rockford.…