Ben-Oliel v. Press Publishing Co.

This is an action for libel. The amended complaint has been dismissed for failure to state a cause of action. It alleges the following:

First. It alleges the plaintiff’s occupation and profession. She is a professional lecturer, writer and teacher, specializing on the life and social customs of Palestine and Mosaic symbolism, sometimes designated, “ The Symbolism of the Tabernacle.” Out of this work she makes her living. Her livelihood is dependent upon her reputation as an authority on these subjects. In other words, this allegation in the complaint has the same legal force and effect as if…