Publication

1999 - Enslow Publishers, Springfield, NJ, New Jersey

Language

English

Word Count

32,000 words, Guess

Page Count

128 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more

Classifications

  • DDC342.73/0853
  • LCCKF228.N4 F57 1999

Alternate Titles

  • New York Times versus Sullivan

Description

Describes the Supreme Court decision in the case of New York Times v. Sullivan, preventing public officials from receiving damages for false statements unless they can prove actual malice.

Subjects

Topics

TrialsCivil rightsTrials (Libel)Libel and slanderTrials, litigationJuvenile literatureFreedom of the press

People

L. B. Sullivan

Series Statement

  • Landmark Supreme Court cases

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