Swan v. Thompson
California Supreme Court
APPEAL from an order of the Superior Court of the City and County of San Francisco denying a new trial. S. K. Dougherty. Judge. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtGaroutte, J.
By this action it is sought to recover damages from defendant upon the grounds of slander and malicious prosecution. Plaintiff is a master mariner, and was for several 3rears a part owner in the good ship “AícHear,” and had command of her. Defendant was also a part owner in the ship, and managing owner.
The claim for damages is based upon two grounds: 1. It is charged that the defendant declared of plaintiff, in the presence of certain people comprising a committee representing certain insurance companies, that “he is a drunkard -when he is away from town.” It is further charged by the…
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