Ajouelo v. Auto-Soler Co.

“Every man has a right to the enjoyment of a good reputation unassailed, as he has a right to life, liberty, or property. It was long ago said that ‘A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches.’ Prov. xxii: 1. A suit for defamation is based on the injury done to reputation. Libel and slander are both methods of defamation. The former is expressed by print, writing, pictures, or signs; the latter is expressed orally.” Spence v. Johnson, 142 Ga. 267, 269 (82 S. E. 646, Ann. Cas. 1916A, 1195). Our Code, § 105-701, defines libel as follows: “A libel is a false and malicious defamation of…