MASSEY V. N.Z. TIMES
APPEAL DISMISSED. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Wellington, Last Night. The motion for a new trial in the libel action, Massey v. Kew Zealand Times, was dismissed. The Chief Justice said the whole question was practically narrowed to two things—(l) Did the cartoon mean Massey was responsible for what was known as the "Black pamphlet," or hart taken part in its distribution? (2) Did it mean that he had been guilty of a despicable act, and was a liar? The jury having found the eartoon was not a libel, there could only be a verdict for defendant, because a number of witnesses supported plaintiff's view. The jury were not compelled to believe they were right. The cartoon was ambiguous, and why should the jury have come to a wrong decision? As to the contention of improper evidence being admitted, this evidence was not relied on as affecting the interpretation of the cartoon, nor looking at the summing lip could it have affected the trial at all. N'one of the grounds for the new trial were valid, and the motion was dismissed, with costs 18 guineas.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 306, 20 May 1911, Page 5
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187MASSEY V. N.Z. TIMES Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 306, 20 May 1911, Page 5
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