Doherty v. Kansas City Star Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Burch, C. J.:

The action was one by Henry L. Doherty against the Kansas City Star Company and its manager, Roy A. Roberts, for damages for libel. Demurrers were sustained to certain causes of action contained in the petition, demurrers to other causes of action were overruled, and all parties appeal.

Plaintiff is president and chief managing officer of Cities Service *803Company, a corporation, whose principal office is at No. 60 Wall street, New York City. He is also a utility operator and engineer, and under the name Henry L. Doherty & Co. maintains a…