State v. New Mexican Printing Co.

Citations

• 25 N.M. 102
• 177 P. 751

Syllabus

<p>SYLLABUS BY THE COURT.</p> <p>1. Rule stated as to when a' newspaper publication constitutes a contempt of court. P. 107</p> <p>2. • A • constructive contempt proceeding, being criminal in its nature, is governed by the rules of criminal law. P. 108</p> <p>3'. A newspaper publication not contemptuous per se will not be considered as contemptuous unless shown affirmatively so'to be by innuendo. P. 108</p> <p>4. In proceeding for constructive contempt, in considering the probable effect of the article alleged to be contemptuous, every fair and reasonable inference consistent with the theory of defendant’s innocence will be indulged. P. 10S</p>