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RAMSTEAD v. MORGAN

219 Or. 383 (1959)

347 P.2d 594

RAMSTEAD v. MORGAN

Supreme Court of Oregon.

Affirmed December 16, 1959.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Gordon A. Ramstead, Eugene, argued and filed a brief in propria persona. With him on the brief was B.G. Skulason, Portland.

Windsor Calkins, Eugene, argued the cause for respondent. On the brief was Clyde N. Johnston, Eugene.

Robert F. Maguire, Portland, argued and filed a brief for the Oregon State Bar as amicus curiae. With him on the brief was Curtis W. Cutsforth, Portland.

Before McALLISTER, Chief Justice, and PERRY, O'CONNELL and REDDING, Justices.

AFFIRMED.

O'CONNELL, J.

This is an action of libel. Plaintiff is an attorney duly licensed to practice law in this state. The alleged libelous statements were contained in a letter written to the chairman of the Lane county grievance committee of the Oregon State Bar. The letter is set out below. The defendant answered, pleading truth, privilege and mitigation. After plaintiff had begun to testify defendant interposed...

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