Time, Inc. v. Firestone: The Supreme Court's Restrictive New Libel Ruling

Authors

Merribeth Boisseau

Library of Congress Authority File

http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79122466

Document Type

Comments

Abstract

This Comment will examine the doctrinal significance of Firestone and its probable effect on news media practices. The analysis is prefaced by a brief review of libel law: the theory of liability, the defenses, and the damages rules.

Recommended Citation

Merribeth Boisseau, Time, Inc. v. Firestone: The Supreme Court's Restrictive New Libel Ruling, 14 San Diego L. Rev. 435 (1977).
Available at: https://digital.sandiego.edu/sdlr/vol14/iss2/6