Lucomsky v. Palmer

Motion denied. At the outset it will be clearly understood that the position, prestige and wealth of the parties involved play no part in the decision of the question under advisement. The fact that among the defendants are the mighty and perhaps influential metropolitan newspapers cannot and will not sway the court. That plaintiffs are comparatively insignificant and unimportant must not out of sympathy awaken a prejudice in their favor. In law or in equity the court stands blind to personality and vigorous in its adherence to an even holding of the scales of justice. Approaching the…