Roper v. Mabry

Plaintiffs Roper brought this action for slander based on incriminating statements made by defendant Lawrence Mabry. Defendants appeal from a jury verdict awarding damages for slander.

Defendants contend the trial court erred in (1) refusing to admit all of the findings of fact from a prior civil action; (2) giving and refusing to give certain instructions; and (3) admitting an offer of settlement made by plaintiffs to defendants prior to the previous civil action. We disagree and affirm.

In March 1971, Mr. Roper and Mr. Mabry formed a corporation for the purpose of building and selling houses.…