What is the question presented in National Review, Inc., Petitioner v. Michael E. Mann?

Whether categorizing speech on matters of public concern as “provably false” presents a question of law for a court or a question of fact for a jury?

When did the Supreme Court decide National Review, Inc., Petitioner v. Michael E. Mann?

The Supreme Court decided National Review, Inc., Petitioner v. Michael E. Mann on November 25, 2019.

No. 18-1451October Term 2019Decided Nov 25, 2019

Docket 18-1451October Term 2019 (2019–2020)

from the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.

Case Accepted

Arguments

Decision ReleasedNov 25, 2019

What it's about: from the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.
Question presented
Whether categorizing speech on matters of public concern as “provably false” presents a question of law for a court or a question of fact for a jury?
Case path: District of Columbia Court of Appeals / Decision released Nov 25, 2019
Area: Decided Supreme Court case

Decided November 25, 2019

The Court released its decision on November 25, 2019 without hearing oral argument.

Grounding: Primary-source trail available.
Note: Plain-English explainer. Official filings and opinions remain authoritative.
Checked: Jul 3, 2026
Method: Methodology

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