Mequet v. Silverman

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Monroe, J.

Plaintiff alleges, in substance, that the defendant, falsely, maliciously, without probable cause, and for t'he purpose of inflicting injury, slandered him, by accusing him of having passed upon him (the defendant), a counterfeit five dollar bill, and that he (the plaintiff), has thereby been damaged in his reputation, feelings and business prospects, in the sum of $4,000; and he prays judgment therefor, and for $1,000 as punitory damages. The answer is a general denial. The case was tried before a jury, and, from a verdict and judgment in…