Johnson v. Graye

' Bobbitt, J.

Plaintiff's action was dismissed on the ground that it appears affirmatively, upon the record, admission and complaint, that it is'barred by the statutes of limitation relating to slander and libel.

The gravamen of the cause of action alleged by plaintiff is defendant’s • alleged malicious interference with plaintiff’s contractual relations with the High Point School Board. Plaintiff, in her complaint, dbés not use the words “slander,” “libel” or “defamatory.” She alleges the false statements of April 22, 1956, as overt acts to induce the High Point School Board to terminate…