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· 5/31/1984

Lawrence v. A.S. Abell Co.

Citations

  • 475 A.2d 448
  • 299 Md. 697
  • 10 Media L. Rep. (BNA) 2001
  • 1984 Md. LEXIS 285

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  • recognizing that a newspaper can be sued for appropriation of another's likeness, but not if the picture is news, taken while in a public place at a newsworthy event
  • recognizing that a newspaper can be sued for appropriation of another’s likeness, but not if the picture is news, taken while in a public place at a newsworthy event

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Judges: Cole

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