Brandon v. Arkansas Fuel-Oil Co.
Court of Appeals of Georgia
1Opinion of the CourtStephens, P. J.
(After stating the foregoing facts.) “A libel is a false and malicious defamation of another, expressed in print, or writing, . . tending to injure the reputation of an individual, and exposing him to public hatred, contempt, or ridicule.” Code, § 105-701. Where language does not directly and expressly contain a libel, it may do so if the words are capable of such construction, and would be so understood by persons to whom the words might be communicated. The defendant charged that the plaintiff had transferred and assigned to the defendant certain unpaid accounts owing to the plaintiff by…
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2Cases cited11 opinions
- Washington Post Co. v. ChalonerSupreme Court of the United States · 1919
- Holmes v. ClisbySupreme Court of Georgia · 1903
- Park & Iverson v. Piedmont & Arlington Life InsuranceSupreme Court of Georgia · 1874
- Colvard v. BlackSupreme Court of Georgia · 1900
- White v. Parks & Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1894
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3Cited by21 opinions
- Atlanta Journal Co. v. DoyalCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1950
- Walker v. SheehanCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1949
- Southland Publishing Co. v. SewellCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1965
- Southland Publishing Co. v. SewellCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1965
- Grayson v. Savannah News-Press, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1964
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