Park v. Detroit Free Press Co.
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Wayne. (Gartner, J.) Case for libel. Plaintiff brings error. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtCampbell, J.
Plaintiff sued defendant for publishing a libel against him to the effect that he had been the day before, which was June 23, 1888, arrested and brought before, one of the justices in Detroit on a charge of, bas*562tardy, and on Iris plea of not guilty was released on liis personal recognizance to appear on June 29 for Ms preliminary examination.
To this cause of action the defendant pleaded the general issue, with notice of special defense, to the effect that one of its reporters, who was a prudent and skillful person, obtained the information in good faith from the clerk of the court, and that…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Scripps v. ReillyMichigan Supreme Court · 1877
- Bronson v. BruceMichigan Supreme Court · 1886
- Steketee v. KimmMichigan Supreme Court · 1882
- Tryon v. Evening News Ass'nMichigan Supreme Court · 1878
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- In Re the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the PressCourt of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit · 1985
- Valley Broadcasting Company v. United States District Court For The District Of NevadaCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1986
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