New York Court of Appeals

John E. Morey, Jr., Respondent v. the Morning Journal Association, Appellant

October 7, 1890123 N.Y. 207

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment, holding that the newspaper article was libelous per se and that the plaintiff could introduce evidence of his business and marital status to prove general damages. The court also held that the defendant could not introduce evidence of its correspondent's knowledge or another suit to mitigate damages.