Williams v. Greenwade

This is an action of slander, by Greenwade and wife, against Williams, for falsely and maliciously uttering and publishing the following words: — “negro Jude said that-Mrs. Greenwade was a drunken whore, and it is rumored every where.” — On the general issue, verdict and judgment were rendered for one hundred dollars in damages; and Williams now urges three objections to the judgment: first — that the words are not actionable; — ■ second — that the Circuit Court erroneously permitted evidence to be given of the good character of Mrs. Greenwade, when her reputation had not been assailed by any…