Thompson v. Butler

On August 10, 1931, plaintiff, a resident of Florida, commenced an action against the defendant, a resident of Des Moines, for libel asking damages in the sum of $100,000. Plaintiff alleged that on or about May 8, 1931, the defendant falsely, recklessly and maliciously wrote and mailed through the post office at Des Moines a certain letter to Ed. C. Wright, St. Petersburg, Florida, concerning the plaintiff which letter is as follows:

“E. E. Butler,

“Des Moines, Iowa May 8th, ’31.

“Dear Ed:

“Drove home in four days and had a fine trip. Please spread the news. I inquired about your friend and am…