Taylor v. Kinston Free Press Co.

The only question presented by this appeal is the correctness of the decision of Judge Crisp in overruling the demurrer of defendant Shell to the cross-action of defendant Free Press Company. The demurrer was based upon the ground that there was no right to contribution as between these defendants growing out of the cause of action alleged in the complaint, and that no question of primary and secondary liability could be raised.

It is well settled that all who take part in the publication of a libel or who procure or command libelous matter to be published may be sued by the person defamed…