Scott v. Crum

By the Court.

This suit is brought for words spoken by the defendant concerning the plaintiffj and bail demanded in $1000. The defendant obtained a rule to show cause of action, and why he should not be discharged on common bail. The plaintiff, by her own oath and also by the affidavit of another, has established the speaking of actionable words by the defendant concerning her; and the allegation, when made against a female, is one highly derogatory to her character. She is charged with having committed fornication. The question presented for our consideration is, can the defendant be held to…