Max Mencher, Appellant and Respondent v. Adolph J. Chesley, Respondent and Appellant

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals held that the plaintiff's libel complaint states a cause of action because the statements can be reasonably construed as accusing him of communism and misuse of office, affirmed the Appellate Division's order striking certain complaint paragraphs, and dismissed the appeal concerning the denial of the defendant's motion to strike under Rule 103 as a discretionary matter beyond review.