Von Schoech v. Herald News Co.
Court of Appeals of Texas
Appeal from District Court, El Paso County; P. R. Price, Judge. Action by Dr. K. Von Schoeeb against the Herald News Company. Judgment for defendant, and plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtHiggins, J.
The appellant, Dr. Konrad Von Schoeeh, brought this suit to recover damages for an alleged libelous publication. The libelous matter was contained in certain articles appearing in the El Paso Herald, a newspaper published by the appellee. The articles were written by a Dr. Altendorf, and in substance stated that a Dr. Arnold Von Schoeek in Hermosillo -was a German spy, and other statements to the effect that said Dr. Von Schoeclc consorted with German enemies in Mexico during the late war, rendered aid to them, and plotted against the United States. It was alleged that the statements referred…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Tracy v. HacketIndiana Court of Appeals · 1898
- Crawford v. BergenSupreme Court of Iowa · 1894
- Patton v. HamiltonIndiana Supreme Court · 1859
- Funk v. Evening Post Publishing Co.New York Supreme Court · 1894
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- Mitchell v. HeardCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1936
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