Phinus Brewer v. American National Insurance Company, Richard A. Cohen and E. E. "Johnny" Johnson

CORNELIA G. KENNEDY, Circuit Judge.

Plaintiff-appellant appeals from a directed verdict for defendants-appellees in this action for slander. Brewer held a general agency contract with appellee, American National Insurance Company, covering certain counties in Kentucky. His area was under the supervision of American National employee, Richard A. Cohen, who in turn was supervised by E. E. “Johnny” Johnson. Brewer sued Cohen, Johnson, and American National charging that Cohen made false and defamatory statements to Johnson about the manner in which Brewer conduct ed his agency, which caused…