Fechner v. A. H. Belo & Co.

In this case appellant, W. E. Eechner, operating and doing business under the name of “Fechner’s Southwestern Nursery,” a resident of Dallas county, Tex, complained of A. H. Belo & Co., a corporation doing business in Dallas county, Tex., publishing a paper called the Dallas News.

Appellant alleged that he was the sole owner of “Fechner’s Southwestern Nursery,” and alleged that on the 11th day of March, A. D. 1923, appellee, A. H. Belo & Co., through its paper, the Dallas News, inserted an ad which reflected upon the reputation of Mr. Fechner and his business; accused him of making…