Chambers v. National Battery Co.

REEVES, District Judge.

The issue raised by the foregoing motions is whether said count, which is for libel and slander, contains language libelous per se or libelous per quod. At one time it is alleged words were printed concerning the plaintiff and at other times defamatory language was spoken concerning the plaintiff.

The principal complaint is laid upon the language of a letter from defendant to plaintiff and written pursuant to the provisions of Section 4588, R.S.Mo.1929, Mo. St.Ann. § 4’588, p. 2026. This statute requires corporations to grant letters of dismissal to employees, whether…