The Journalist and His Confidential Source: Should a Testimonial Privilege Be Allowed

Authors

W. D. Lorensen, University of Nebraska College of Law

Abstract

Introduction

The Basis for a Privilege

The Current Law

When Is the Public Benefited?

When Should This Privilege Be Denied?

When Is There No Public Benefit?

When Does Detriment Outweigh Benefit?

Conclusion

Recommended Citation

W. D. Lorensen, The Journalist and His Confidential Source: Should a Testimonial Privilege Be Allowed, 35 Neb. L. Rev. 562 (1956)
Available at: https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/nlr/vol35/iss4/5