Heller v. Smither

MEMORANDUM

MORTON, District Judge.

Plaintiff brought this action for slander on January 7, 1976, 1 as a result of certain allegedly defamatory remarks purportedly uttered about his business practices by defendant. The remarks were allegedly made at an antique show in Murfreesboro, Tennessee during June 18-21, 1974. Jurisdiction is asserted under 28 U.S.C. § 1332, the parties being citizens of different states and the amount in controversy allegedly exceeding $10,000.00.

Defendant has filed a motion to dismiss, alleging that the state statute of limitations applicable to actions for slander,…