Mary L. Shearer, Adminstratrix of the Estate of John C. Shearer v. Bakery and Confectionery Workers' International Union of America
Mary L. SHEARER, Administratrix of the Estate of John C. Shearer, Appellant, v. BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY WORKERS’ INTERNATIONAL UNION OF AMERICA, Appellee
Opinion
PER CURIAM.
This is an appeal from an order of the District Court dismissing a complaint in a civil action. The question is whether under Section 101, Title 12, of the District of Columbia Code (1951), 1
a right of action for libel survives the death of the alleged libelee. We agree with the District Court that it does not.
Affirmed.
1
. 31 Stat. 1227 (1901), amended, 62 Stab 487 (1948).
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(action for libel is personal and abates)
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