Henry Ford vs. The Chicago tribune
Reason for The lawsuit
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LIBEL |
(Source: Col. Robert McCormick: Chicago Press Baron, A&E Television Networks)
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Outcome of the Trial
McCormick never did pay the six cents, claiming still that he had done nothing wrong and inviting Ford to sue again. Ford never did.
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(Source: Col. Robert McCormick: Chicago Press Baron, A&E Television Networks)
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WHAT PRINCIPLE DID FORD VS THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE ESTABLISH? Ford vs. The Chicago Tribune established that a newspaper possessed the right to publish opinions- even if they were slanderous and offensive- and maintain protection from libel.
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(Mt. Vernon Signal, of Mt. Vernon, KY, Friday, Aug 22, 1919)
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