William C. Jennings v. American Express Company

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
William C. Jennings v. American Express Company, 338 F.2d 22 (5th Cir. 1964)
1964 U.S. App. LEXIS 4005

William C. Jennings v. American Express Company

Opinion

PER CURIAM.

The appellant was the holder of a credit card issued by the appellee. His name 'was erroneously included in a confidential list of names of persons whose credit cards had been cancelled. The appellant was refused credit at a restaurant upon •presenting his card. He brought an action for libel against the appellee asserting that the inclusion of his name was libelous per se, and seeking only punitive • damages. The district court granted the appellee’s motion for summary judgment. Tts decision was correct. Its judgment is

Affirmed.

Reference

Full Case Name
William C. JENNINGS, Appellant, v. AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY, Appellee
Cited By
2 cases
Status
Published