THE LAW OF LIBEL
A$ a Matter of fact, the newspapers! i a New Zealand every day render themselves liable to libel actions by: the speculative, litigant,-. and much that ought to be given publicity in the interests of the general : wen-being has to I bo suppressed, because it would; open tho door' to .financial ruin by the bringing of suits for damages./ The time has come. when/ thbse hindrances' to the conscientious journalist-' should lie removed', and in view of Dr Findlay’s expression of .opinion--in-the cases under notice we expect him to bring in a Bill early next session modelled on "the Queensland ! Act.—‘ ‘ManawatuStandard.”', : .
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2481, 21 April 1909, Page 6
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106THE LAW OF LIBEL Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2481, 21 April 1909, Page 6
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