Miss Bartlett Claims $3000 (Press, 21 March 1972)
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Summary: Miss Bartlett Claims $3000 (Press, 21 March 1972)
On 20 March 1972, Miss Patricia Bartlett, the secretary of the Society for the Promotion of Community Standards, filed a summons against Harry M. Miller Attractions, Ltd, the producers of the musical "Hair." Bartlett is seeking $3,000 in damages, alleging that the company published false and malicious statements as well as presented actions during the show's opening night that could lead the audience to believe she was being portrayed on stage. She argues that these representations have harmed her reputation as a schoolteacher and her role with the Society. In her statement, Bartlett claims she has been defamed, suffered injury to her character, and faced public scandal due to the actions and words presented during the performance. The claim of $3,000 represents the maximum that can be awarded in a Magistrate’s Court, and she is also seeking court costs and other remedies as deemed appropriate. Bartlett's legal representation is handled by Mr R. L. Maclaren, while Mr P. E. Jenkins represents the defendant company. The case is set to be heard in Auckland Magistrate’s Court on 26 April 1972.
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