A CHARGE OF LIBEL.
CASE AGAINST JOHN NORTON
[Per Press Association.]
WELLINGTON, May 1
An application for. a special jury i£ the case of Stringer, K.C., v. John Norton, an action for. £2OOO damages for libel, was made to Mr Justice Denniston to-day. The libel was alleged to be contained in certain statements published by the defendant reflecting on plaintiff”m bis capacity as Crown Prosecutor. Mr Skerrett, K.C., appeared for plaintiff in support of the application, on the grounds that as the .article reflected on a solicitor in his professional capacity difficult questions requiring expert knowledge would arise. Mr Dunn opposed the application on the grounds that no expert evidence or professional knowledge would lie required, and further that a special jury m Christchurch would not be impartial. Later in the day His Honor gave Ins decision, and declined to grant the application tor a special jury.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2491, 3 May 1909, Page 5
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147A CHARGE OF LIBEL. Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2491, 3 May 1909, Page 5
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