Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1915 edition. Excerpt: ... PRIVILEGE (Continued): Page Reasons for restricting privilege 52 The rule showing where privilege attaches in judicial proceedings 53 Papers on file, in possession of parties or attorneys 54 A New York case Stuart vs Press Pub. Co. 54 A New York case Williams vs Herald... 56 Rule restricting publication of pleadings is general 58 Short Affidavits: What they are and why used 59 Danger in use of contents 59 A New York case 59 Police News: Generally libelous, if untrue 61 Station house proceedings not privileged. 62 A Louisiana case 62 No distinction in police Information 63 A Michigan case..... 63 Mr. Justice Morse's remarks on a reporter's carelessness and reckless publications 65 Police news and a coroner's investigation not privileged 68 A New York case 68 Coroner's inquest is privileged 69 Police trials 70 The libelous aspect of articles written In connection with arrests and arraign-ment of prisoners in court 71 PRIVILEGE (Continued): Page Legislative Matters: What they are 76 Privileged legislative proceedings 76 Investigating committees 77 A Louisiana case 77 Rule in Texas different as to investigating committees 77 Report must repeat what happens during and as a part of a session 78 A Massachusetts case 78 A New York case 78 Other Privileged Public and Official Proceedings: 79 What they are and why privileged 79 Petitions or applications for remedying public evils: 79 Removal of public officer 79 Public institutions 79 Court of Impeachment 79 Public Service Commission 79 Workmen's Compensation Commission... 79 A New York case 80 Government Matters. State, county, city, etc 81 Proceedings concerning public funds. Taxes 81 Disbursement of public funds: 81 Schools. Meetings of Board of Education 82 Public institutions. Hospitals, ..