Frith v. Associated Press
District Court, E.D. South Carolina
1Opinion of the Court
WYCHE, District Judge.
The above cases are before me upon motion of the defendant for judgment on the pleadings in each of the above actions in favor of the defendant upon the ground that on the undisputed facts appearing from the pleadings defendant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law; and in the alternative defendant moves, for summary judgment in favor of defendant upon the ground that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact.
The first cause of action in each case is based upon the alleged violation of the right of privacy.
The facts are established by the pleadings and…
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