Acker v. McCullough

The appellee sued the appellant for slander. Her complaint is iu two paragraphs, a demurrer to each of which, and to each set of words, was overruled.

Answer in two paragraphs. The first was a general denial, and the second was in mitigation of damages.

Reply in denial of the second paragraph of answer.

Trial by jury, verdict for plaintiff on the second paragraph, and for the defendant on the first paragraph, of thecomplaint.

Motions for a new trial and in arrest of judgment by defendant overruled, and judgment on the verdict.

Errors assigned as follows:

1. Overruling the demurrer to the complaint.

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