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Citizen libel law also shields papers.

Source :
Editor & Publisher. 9/2/95, Vol. 128 Issue 35, p13. 1/3p.
Publication Year :
1995

Abstract

Reports on a court's ruling that a California law allowing private citizens to get quick dismissal of frivolous libel suits also protects newspapers. Law's purpose to counter the Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation; Dismissal of a libel suit against several reporters from the `San Francisco Chronicle' and the Chronicle Publishing Company.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0013094X
Volume :
128
Issue :
35
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Editor & Publisher
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
9509256545