REITANO v. YANKWICH

Docket No. L.A. 21881.

38 Cal.2d 1 (1951)

237 P.2d 6

JOHN J. REITANO, Appellant, v. LEON R. YANKWICH et al., Respondents.

Supreme Court of California. In Bank.

November 2, 1951.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Aaron Sapiro and Edwin M. Rosendahl for Appellant.

David Mellinkoff for Respondents.


CARTER, J.

Plaintiff and appellant commenced an action for libel and slander against two defendants. A judgment of dismissal, that plaintiff take nothing and pay costs and counsel fees was rendered as to defendant Yankwich following the sustaining of demurrers. Thereafter, a similar judgment was rendered as to defendant Cheleden. After entry of the first judgment, Yankwich's counsel wrote to plaintiff's counsel demanding payment of the costs and attorney's fees or...

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