SUPREME COURT
(By Telegraph—Press Association). 1 __ INVERCARGILL. February 25. At the Supreme Court before Mr MacGregor the hearing was commenced this morning of claim at Gore as follows:—£500 special damages (for loss ol customers: £I,OOO general damages for libelous publication each from the “News” Company and “ Times ” Company, arising out of a statement made at the Farmers’ Union Executive meeting that the Southland Farmers’ Cash Supply Service “was a swindle.” The statement was published by both papers. His Honour first heard argument on the question of privilege, contended by counsel for defendants ought to apply to this case. His Honour decided against this and the defence rests on the plea of justification. Lengthy evidence is being heard.
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Hokitika Guardian, 26 February 1929, Page 8
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117SUPREME COURT Hokitika Guardian, 26 February 1929, Page 8
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