Mertz v. Sauvageau

YARRUT, Judge.

From a judgment dismissing Plaintiffs’ suit to recover $100,000.00 damages for an alleged slanderous remark made by Defendant regarding the mental condition of Plaintiff-wife, Plaintiffs have taken this appeal.

Mr. Gaillot claims $25,000.00 for damage to the name, fame and reputation of the community, and for the mortification and humiliation to him as head of the community.

Mrs. Gaillot claims $50,000.00 damages to her good name, fame and reputation, and $25,000.00 for her personal mortification and humiliation, alleging that she is widely known in the City of New Orleans, and is…