Collins v. Morning News Co.
Superior Court of Pennsylvania
Appeal, No. 35, Oct. T., 1897, by-defendant, from judgment of C. P. Lancaster Co., Sept. T., 1893, No. 3, on verdict for plaintiff. Trespass sur libel. Before Livingston, P. J. The facts sufficiently .appear in the opinion of the court. Verdict for plaintiff for $650. Defendant appealed.
Read the full summary
Appeal, No. 35, Oct. T., 1897, by-defendant, from judgment of C. P. Lancaster Co., Sept. T., 1893, No. 3, on verdict for plaintiff. Trespass sur libel. Before Livingston, P. J. The facts sufficiently .appear in the opinion of the court. Verdict for plaintiff for $650. Defendant appealed. Errors assigned were, inter alia (1, 2) In admitting, under objection, the following questions to witness for plaintiff, for the purpose of showing the amount of damages involved: “ Q. What was the circulation of the Morning News at that time — 15th of August, 1893 ? A. About 3,500. Q. Did it or not circulate…
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Orlady, J.,
The defendant published in its newspaper, the following: “Arrested on a Bail Piece. There are suits pending against R. C. Collins, John Cassidy and Behny Ross for malicious mischief and cruelty to animals, which will be tried at next week court. It was feared last evening that R. C. Collins would leave this locality and not turn up for trial. In consequence a bail piece was issued and he was committed to jail to await trial, unless he secures other bail.” On the day after this publication, the following appeared in the same newspaper: “ A provoking Error. ‘ Through a mix…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Conroy v. Pittsburgh TimesSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1891
- Smith v. EgeSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1866
- Shelly v. DampmanSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1896
- Chapman v. CalderSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1850
- Coates v. WallaceSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1897
2 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by7 opinions
- Hepps v. Philadelphia Newspapers, Inc.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1984
- Montgomery v. DennisonSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1949
- O'Donnell v. Philadelphia Record Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1946
- Hartman v. Hyman & LiebermanSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1926
- McAndrew v. Scranton Republican Publishing Co.Superior Court of Pennsylvania · 1949
2 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.