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May 12, 1874
The New Orleans Bulletin
New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana
What is this article about?
Charles Clinton, state Auditor, sues Attorney General A.P. Field for $5000 in libel damages in the Fifth District Court, claiming Field's prior injunctions and contempt rules against him constituted malfeasance in office.
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Clinton Goes For Field.
Charles Clinton, Auditor, has brought suit in the Fifth District Court against A. P. Field for libel.
If it be remembered, not long ago, Attorney General A. P. Field in the Superior District Court enjoined Clinton, as Auditor, from auditing or warranting the claims authorized by Act 59 of the last Legislature. Attorney General Field brought Clinton repeatedly into court on rules for contempt. Clinton claims that in this Mr. Field was guilty of malfeasance in office. The damages sued for are $5000.
Doubtless rich developments will grow out of this case.
Charles Clinton, Auditor, has brought suit in the Fifth District Court against A. P. Field for libel.
If it be remembered, not long ago, Attorney General A. P. Field in the Superior District Court enjoined Clinton, as Auditor, from auditing or warranting the claims authorized by Act 59 of the last Legislature. Attorney General Field brought Clinton repeatedly into court on rules for contempt. Clinton claims that in this Mr. Field was guilty of malfeasance in office. The damages sued for are $5000.
Doubtless rich developments will grow out of this case.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Libel Suit
Malfeasance In Office
Auditor Clinton
Attorney General Field
Contempt Rules
What entities or persons were involved?
Charles Clinton
A. P. Field
Where did it happen?
Fifth District Court
Story Details
Key Persons
Charles Clinton
A. P. Field
Location
Fifth District Court
Event Date
Not Long Ago
Story Details
Auditor Charles Clinton sues Attorney General A.P. Field for libel, alleging malfeasance in Field's prior court actions enjoining Clinton from auditing legislative claims and filing contempt rules against him; seeks $5000 damages.