LeCyr v. Dow

WARMER, J., pro tem.

Plaintiff sought by the action here involved to recover damages for slander, and in his complaint alleged that defendant stated as follows:

“ (a) That while the Santa Rosa Mines Development Company was being operated by this plaintiff, that large quantities of ore were mined therefrom and sent to smelters for reduction and refining, but that the proceeds received therefrom were retained by the plaintiff and used for his own personal benefit.

“(b) That the plaintiff operated the Santa Rosa Mine exclusively for his own use and benefit, to the utter disregard of the rights of…