Reese v. Julia Sport Wear, Inc.

The complaint purports to set forth two causes of action, one for slander and the other for false imprisonment. The defendant has moved to dismiss both causes of action and the motion was denied as to each. The following facts appear from the complaint:

Plaintiff was employed by defendant in its store as a clerk and cashier. At the close of business the receipts for the day were checked and there was a shortage. Plaintiff and another employee who had also acted as cashier during that day, together with the president of the defendant, were the only ones who had access to the cash drawer and…