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· 11/2/1979

Mazzella v. Philadelphia Newspapers, Inc.

Citations

  • 479 F. Supp. 523
  • 28 Fed. R. Serv. 2d 1204
  • 5 Media L. Rep. (BNA) 1983
  • 5 Fed. R. Serv. 172
  • 1979 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 8772

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  • In context of libel suit, applying Pennsylvania law and Taylor, court holds documents that might reveal sources are protected, despite plaintiff's argument that without access to material he would be unable to meet his concededly difficult burden of proof
  • In context of libel suit, applying Pennsylvania law and Taylor, court holds documents that might reveal sources are protected, despite plaintiff’s argument that without access to material he would be unable to meet his concededly difficult burden of proof

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Judges: Neaher

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