Stivers v. Allen

Citations

• 115 Wash. 136
• 196 P. 663
• 15 A.L.R. 245
• 1921 Wash. LEXIS 715

Syllabus

<p>Libel and Slandeb (10) —Pbivileged Communication — Judicial Pboceeding. Defamatory words addressed by the United States district attorney to one suspected of a criminal offense, made in the presence of a secret service officer charged with the investigation of such offenses, are absolutely privileged.</p>