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LIBEL, SUIT. In the Supreme Court, Invercargill, before. Air Justice MacGregor, hearing commenced of a claim for £SOO special damages for loss of customers and £I,OOO general damages for ■ libellous publication (each) from the ‘News’ Company and the ‘ Times ’ Company, arising out of a statement made at a Farmers’ Union Executive meeting that the Southland Farmers’ Cash Supply Service “ was a swindle.” The ; statement was published by both papers. His Honour first beard argument on the question of privilege, it being contended by counsel for the defendants that it ought to. apply to ibis case. His Honour decided against (his, aud the defence rests on a, plea of justification. Lengthy evidence is being board.—Press Association. PLUNKET SHIELD—IT AIN DELAYS PLAY. There was rain during the luncheon. adjournment, w hich bad not ceased when ibo resumption hour came, ami there was no play at Cambrook till 3 2o p.m.
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Evening Star, Issue 20109, 25 February 1929, Page 16
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