James v. Haymes

This is an action for libel brought by the plaintiff against R. A. James, Jr., owner and publisher of The Danville Register, a daily newspaper published in Danville, Virginia. The trial resulted in a verdict and judgment for the plaintiff in the sum of $4,500. This writ of error brings under review that judgment and the incidents of the trial.

The notice of motion, as finally amended, contains a count of libel at common law and a count of insulting words under the statute (section 5781).

The defendant filed a demurrer to each count, on completion of the evidence made motion to strike, and when…