CARLSON v. HILLMAN PERIODICALS, INC.


3 A.D.2d 987 (1957)

Jane C. Carlson, Respondent, v. Hillman Periodicals, Inc., Appellant

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.

June 4, 1957


The complaint in this action rests in libel. It complains of a libel by picture rather than by words. The first separate defense pleads a consent to the publication of the picture complained of and a release to the defendant from any liability in consequence thereof. It is alleged that such release was given for due consideration. The court at Special Term struck that defense for legal insufficiency. We believe it should be permitted to stand. The document alleged to be a...

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