Scott v. Statesville Plywood & Veneer Co.

The plaintiff does not specify in his complaint the exact language used in the complaint in the Caldwell County case which he alleges constitutes the libelous statements of and concerning him. Nor does he set forth the substance thereof. It is apparent that, instead, he recites his conclusions as to the meaning, force, and effect of the words used by defendant in his complaint and affidavit and in the notice of summons published as substituted service of summons and notice of attachment. He alleges that this defendant in said instruments “accuses this plaintiff of the crime of embezzlement…