Spence v. Funk

Decided 1978-12-21

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DUFFY, Justice: The issue in this appeal is whether a complaint alleging libel is sufficient to withstand a motion to dismiss based upon failure to plead special damages. In a broader sense, the appeal requires an examination of the law of defamation in Delaware. Plaintiff brought suit in Superior Court alleging that he was libeled in an article writte…

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