Hudson v. Pioneer Service Co.

(Pro Tempore)

This is an action for libel, based upon a printed report published and distributed by the defendant, in which the plaintiff was listed as a delinquent debtor. The case was tried to a jury, and at the close of the evidence the court sustained the defendant’s motion for a directed verdict. The plaintiff has appealed from that ruling.

The defendant, Pioneer Service Company, Inc., is an Oregon corporation engaged in the business of credit reporting to paying subscribers to its service. On or about January 5, 1955, the defendant printed and distributed to approximately 200 of its…