Miller v. Argus Publishing Co.
Washington Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtNeill, J.
Defendant appeals from a verdict and judgment for plaintiff in a libel action. Plaintiff is engaged in the business of public relations and advertising, including presentation of political candidates and issues. In plaintiff’s words, his job in a political campaign is “to try to sell the candidate” to the voting public.
Defendant publishes Argus, a weekly newsmagazine in tabloid form. Argus declares itself an “independent journal of comment and opinion,” which focuses on politics, business and the arts, taking strong stands on public issues 'and candidates and urging its readers to follow its…
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2Cases cited22 opinions
- New York Times Co. v. SullivanSupreme Court of the United States · 1964
- Curtis Publishing Co. v. ButtsSupreme Court of the United States · 1967
- Rosenblatt v. BaerSupreme Court of the United States · 1966
- Time, Inc. v. HillSupreme Court of the United States · 1967
- Rosenbloom v. Metromedia, Inc.Supreme Court of the United States · 1971
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- Chase v. Daily Record, Inc.Washington Supreme Court · 1973
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