Shehady v. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

On December 29, 1977, appellants Wade G. Shehady and Wade G. Shehady, Jr., individually and d/b/a Rack of Lamb Restaurant, filed an action in trespass against appellees Pittsburgh Post Gazette and Geoffrey Tomb, alleging the publication of a defamatory statement concerning appellants’ restaurant. Discovery proceeded from March 7, 1978, until the case was set for trial. Discovery was completed in October, 1980. On or about December 4, 1980, appellees filed a motion to compel the production of documents in advance of trial, which was denied. Jury selection began on December 8,1980. However, due…