New York Court of Appeals
George W. Youmans, as Administrators of William Youmans, Deceased, Respondents v. Sherrill E. Smith…
June 8, 1897153 N.Y. 214
Summary
The Court reversed the judgment, holding that the printing and delivery of libelous questions prepared by counsel for a pending disbarment proceeding was privileged, shielding both the attorney and the printer from libel liability.