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December 26, 1853
Grant County Herald
Lancaster, Grant County, Wisconsin
What is this article about?
In a U.S. Circuit Court ruling in Boston, Judge Sprague held that exhibiting or publicly using a 'confidential' letter to injure the writer or third party constitutes a gross violation of privilege, making the offender liable for damages. This aligns with Webster's definition of 'confidential.'
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Use of 'Confidential' Letters.
In a ruling upon this subject, in the U. S. Circuit Court in Boston, Judge Sprague decided that a person exhibiting to another a letter marked "confidential," or otherwise using its contents thus publicly, to the injury of the writer or a third party, was guilty of a gross violation of privilege, and might be held pecuniarily liable for damages resulting from such breach of confidence. The legal construction of the term "confidential," is in perfect accordance with the definition of the word as given by Webster.
In a ruling upon this subject, in the U. S. Circuit Court in Boston, Judge Sprague decided that a person exhibiting to another a letter marked "confidential," or otherwise using its contents thus publicly, to the injury of the writer or a third party, was guilty of a gross violation of privilege, and might be held pecuniarily liable for damages resulting from such breach of confidence. The legal construction of the term "confidential," is in perfect accordance with the definition of the word as given by Webster.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Confidential Letters
Court Ruling
Breach Of Confidence
Legal Liability
What entities or persons were involved?
Judge Sprague
Where did it happen?
U. S. Circuit Court In Boston
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Key Persons
Judge Sprague
Location
U. S. Circuit Court In Boston
Story Details
Judge Sprague rules that publicly exhibiting or using contents of a confidential letter, causing injury to the writer or third party, is a violation of privilege with pecuniary liability for damages.