ALLEGED LIBEL.
CURATE v. POLICEMAN
JURY DISAGREE
(By Cable.—Preee Aiaociation.-^opyright.)
LONDON, November 21
In the libel action, Thomas Ghent, curate of St. Andrew's, Stockwell, against Fitzgerald, of Clapham, a polico sergeant,: Ghent's counsel claimed that tho case was one of paramount importance on account of professional men, such as doctors and clergy, having to visit women, ■'sometimes in their bedrooms. Tho judge occupied four hours in his summing up. He emphasised the fact that Ghent wrote no objectionable letters. Tliere was not a single cireumstanco reflecting upon him. He lived a hnppy, moral life.
There was no evidence that Sergeant Fitzgerald was engaged in an attempt at blackmailing, as plaintiff alleged.
Apparently one juryman dissented from tho rest. Tho 31117 retired twico and disagreed.
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Press, Volume XLIX, Issue 14831, 24 November 1913, Page 7
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124ALLEGED LIBEL. Press, Volume XLIX, Issue 14831, 24 November 1913, Page 7
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