Marion v. Courier Publishing Co.

In an action for libel brought by George L. Marion against the Courier Publishing Company, plaintiff filed a second amended declaration, which will hereinafter be called the declaration, defendant demurred thereto, the demurrer was sustained, plaintiff stood by the declaration, defendant had judgment for costs, and plaintiff appeals.

The declaration alleged that. plaintiff was a resident of' the city of Elgin, a lawfully licensed and practising physician and surgeon, of much practice, in good standing, and deservedly held of good ability, skill, credit, reputation and standing in his…