FULL APOLOGY ACCEPTED

Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 455, 12 June 1937, Page 5

FULL APOLOGY ACCEPTED

SIMPSON SLANDER CASE Settled Out Of Court Press Association—Copyright. London, June 11. The Simpson case in which Mrs Sutherland was charged with alleged slander, was settled in 1.5 minuter today. There was little public interest. Mr Wallington, on behalf of Mr Ernest Simpson, said that the action was one of ordinary slander. Because foreign newspapers published material purporting to relate to Mr and Mrs Simpson’s divorce the maltler became the subject of irrespon. sible gossip in many countries. The rumour spread that Simpson had received ,a large sum as the price of his silence and in consideration of his not defending the divorce proceedings. "It is difficult to imagine a mote serious aspersion on a man’s character,” said Mr Wallington. "Mrs Sutherland has given us the fullest apologies and assurances than the is satisfied that the rumour was untrue For that reason Mr Simpson will be satisfied with costs. He ' does not seek damages, though he is jealous of his reputation. These proceedings will probably be reported throughout the world,” he added, "Therefore, if anyone after this repealts the rumour he will have no excuse. Mr Simpson I will pursue them with all the rigour I of the law.” ! Mr Patrick Hastings, on behalf of i Alts Sutherland, sud ihait his client j was present at. a. luncheon party. The rumour was dismissed without real!?. | ing that Simpson’s sister was a fellow guest. Mrs Sutherland had not the slightest intention cf injuring.anyone, merely repeating what thousands of women were, saying at the t'me, and now apologised whole-heartedly. Air Justice Hewiart agreed to the withdrawal of the record.