Order unanimously reversed on the law without costs, motion denied, cross motion granted and complaint dismissed.
Memorandum:
Defendant newspaper incorrectly reported, in a story written by defendant reporter, that plaintiff had pleaded guilty to a felony when, in fact, plaintiff had pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor. In this libel action, Supreme Court erred in granting plaintiff's motion for summary judgment on the issue of liability and in denying defendants...
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