Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit January 27, 1941, 7710, 7711 (Colpoys v. Gates)

EDGERTON, Associate Justice.

These are special appeals from refusals of the District Court to dismiss, on motion, certain complaints against appellant Colpoys. The motions were based on the contention that appellant’s acts were done in connection with his duties as United States Marshal for the District of Columbia, and were therefore privileged.

The suits are for libel and slander. No.