ROOSEVELT'S LIBEL CASE.
WILLING TO FORGO DOMAGES. By Telegraph—Presi Assoolation—OopyrlaM New York, June 1. The Judge directed the jury in the Roosevelt-Newctt libel case to return a verdict for nominal i damages, because although Mr. Roosevelt was fully entitled to exemplary damages, he had pleaded in defendant's favour, stating that ho was willing to forgo damages if his character was vindicated. The Judgt held that Mr. Newett thought he was doing a public service in calling attention, to the supposed failing of a public man,
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Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1766, 3 June 1913, Page 5
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85ROOSEVELT'S LIBEL CASE. Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1766, 3 June 1913, Page 5
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