Greeler v. Redmond

WiNSLow, O. J.

This is an action of slander. The alleged slanderous words were, “Frank Greeler forged a check.” The defendant denied using the word “forged,” but admitted that he charged plaintiff with ha.ving indorsed his name to a check without authority. There was a verdict and judgment for the defendant. The only errors deemed worthy of discussion are errors in the charge, and upon consideration of them it is held:

1. The court charged the jury that in order to recover the plaintiff must prove the speaking of the words, “Frank Greeler forged a check,” and that proof of the speaking of…