Smith v. Buck

The sole question in this case is whether a slander is a “personal injury” by a “wrongful act,” within the intent and meaning of the proviso to Section 11819, General Code, “an attachment shall not be granted on the ground that the defendant is a foreign corporation or not a resident of this state, for any claim other than a debt or demand, arising upon contract, judgment or decree, or for causing damage to property or death or personal injury by negligent or wrongful act.” 109 Ohio Laws, 59. The trial court in this case held that it is not. The Court of Appeals on error held that it is.

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