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(PBXSS ABSOCHTIOH tklsobax.) WELLINGTON, November 12. Allegations of false and defamatory statements were made in a libel action which commenced in the Supreme Court to-day, when James Samuel Monte'Cino, also known as. "Jim Kobinson," sued the . newspaper "New Zealand Truth" for. £5Ol damages. *• _ Plaintiff claimed that he played the piano continuously for 100 hours 10 minutes. The newspaper published an article headed "Pianist Plunders Public," in which it" declared that plaintiff had slept for twenty out of the 100 hours. Other statements were also published including one that plaintiff was sent to gaol for assault. Defendant admitted publication but denied that the extracts were either false or defamatory and submitted that they were fair comment.
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Press, Volume LX, Issue 18229, 13 November 1924, Page 12
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117ALLEGED LIBEL. Press, Volume LX, Issue 18229, 13 November 1924, Page 12
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