SUPREME COURT.
Per Press Association. WELLINGTON, April 30. An application, for a. special jury m the case of Stringer v. John Norton, an action for £2OOO damages for libel, was made to Mr Justice DenmstontoThe libel was alleged to he contained in certain statements published by ycfendant reflecting on plaintiff in nis capacity as Crown Prosecutor. Mr Skerrett. appeared in stipport or the application, on the ground that as tlie article reflected on a solicitoi l his professional capacity, difficult questions requiring expert knowledge wouia arise. Mr Dunn opposed the application, on the ground that no expert evidence or professional knowledge wouia be required, and further, that jury in Christchurch would not be imPJ His l Honour said he would take time to consider his decision.
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Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13892, 1 May 1909, Page 6
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