Sanford v. Houghton

This is an action of trespass on the case to recover damages for slander. The case was tried by a jury, which returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff for $325. A motion was made for a new trial, which motion was overruled; the trial court filing written reasons for so. doing. The case is brought here by writ of error.

The only errors relied upon which call for discussion are grouped by counsel for appellant as follows:

“(1) Error in permitting the plaintiff to be recalled for further direct examination after cross-ex-*46animation had been waived and in refusing to strike out this evidence.

“(2)…