De Hart v. Hatch
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from an order transferring this action to the Marine Court of the city of Hew York. « This" action, which was brought in the Supreme Court, to recover damages for slanderous words published and spoken of the plaintiff by the defendant, was transferred to the Marine Court by an order made in pursuance of chapter 629, Laws of 1872, and chapter 545, Laws of 1874. Section 12 of chapter 629, Laws of 1872, provides: “ * * * , and any other court of record in the city and…
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Appeal from an order transferring this action to the Marine Court of the city of Hew York. « This" action, which was brought in the Supreme Court, to recover damages for slanderous words published and spoken of the plaintiff by the defendant, was transferred to the Marine Court by an order made in pursuance of chapter 629, Laws of 1872, and chapter 545, Laws of 1874. Section 12 of chapter 629, Laws of 1872, provides: “ * * * , and any other court of record in the city and county of Hew York, shall have power, by an order to be entered by its direction on its minutes, to send any action of…
1Opinion of the Court
Daniels, J.:
The object of this action is the recovery of damages, for speaking and publishing certain slanderous words concerning the plaintiff!, in his occupation of a seaman. He was mate of a steamship, and the words alleged to have been uttered, imputed to him unfitness and incompetency in that capacity. By reason of them, he alleges that he was discharged from his position, and has since been unable to procure employment. The damages claimed for the in jury sustained, are the sum of $20,000. After issue was* joined in the case, the court, on motion of the plaintiff, directed it to be…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Gray v. FiskNew York Court of Appeals · 1873
- In re DuffNew York Court of Appeals · 1870