Mortensen

The above-entitled actions are based upon the same publications made by the defendant, involve precisely the same points, are presented to us upon this appeal on one set of briefs, and are considered as one case. For convenience, however, we shall follow the procedure adopted in the briefs and consider by name only the case of Lucille Mortensen v. The Los Angeles Examiner, a Corporaiion, it being understood, however, that whatever is said as to this case applies equally to the case of Athalie Richardson v. The Los Angeles Examiner.

At the time of the occurrences hereinafter referred to, the plaintiff was then Miss Lucille Johnsonbaugh, and thereafter married, and prior to the beginning of this action became known as Lucille Mortensen.

This appeal is taken from a judgment of dismissal entered upon an order sustaining a demurrer without leave to amend, interposed by the defendant to the plaintiff’s complaint. The action is for damages on account of alleged libelous articles published in “The Los Angeles Examiner,” of and- respecting the plaintiff.

The record shows that some time during the months of July and August, 1927, a certain action was being tried in the Superior Court of…