Nagle v. Shreveport Journal Pub. Co.

HAMITER, Judge.

An alleged libelous statement referring to plaintiff, published in the June 28, 1934* issue of the Shreveport Journal, prompted the institution of this suit.

The petition recites that plaintiff, by reason of the statement, has suffered a loss in her business income of not less than $1,-500, and that “because of the humiliation, mental suffering, shame and social ostracism, as above set -forth, your petitioner has been damaged in the further sum of $3500.00.” The prayer is for judgment in the total sum of $5,000.

At the commencement of the trial of the case on its merits,…