ALLEGED LIBEL.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXIV, Issue 12758, 1 May 1909, Page 5

ALLEGED LIBEL.

(Per United Press ARW>ciation.) WELLIGTON, April 30. The application for a special jury in the case of Stringer, XC. v John Norton, an action for J22000 damages for libel, was made to Mr Justice Denniston to-day. The libel was alleged to be contained in cer tain statements published by the defendant reflecting on the plaintiff in his capacity as Crown Prosecutor.

Mr Skerrett, K.C., appeared for the plaintiff in support of the application on the ground that as the articles reflected on a solicitor in , his professional capacity difficult questions, requiring expert knowledge, would arise.

Mr Dunn opposed the application on the ground that no exnert evidence or professional knowledge would be required and, further, that a special jury in Christchurch would not be impartial. His Honor said he would take time to consider his decision.