BAINHAUER v. MANOUKIAN


215 N.J. Super. 9 (1987)

520 A.2d 1154

FREDERICK BAINHAUER, PLAINTIFF-RESPONDENT, v. HRATCH MANOUKIAN, DEFENDANT-APPELLANT.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Decided January 20, 1987.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

George L. Schneider argued the cause for appellant (Carella, Byrne, Baine & Gilfillan, attorneys; Peter G. Stewart and Kenneth L. Winters, on the brief).

S.M. Chris Franzblau argued the cause for respondent (Franzblau, Falkin & Goldman, attorneys; Richard M. Goldman, on the brief).

Jan Alan Brody argued the cause for amicus curiae Medical and Dental Staff of St. Mary's Hospital (Cecchi and Politan, attorneys; Jan Alan Brody, on the brief).

Before Judges PRESSLER, BAIME and ASHBEY.


The opinion of the court was delivered by PRESSLER, P.J.A.D.

The dramatic developments in the law of defamation which have taken place during the past two decades have, in large measure and certainly in this jurisdiction, focused primarily upon the competing demands of constitutionally guaranteed free speech and personal reputational interests in the context of public debate and comment on issues of public concern. This defamation action requires us to reexamine,...

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