Fanning v. Chace

This is an action of trespass on the case for slander. The declaration, to which the defendant demurs,'sets out that the plaintiff is a licensed retail liquor dealer in the city of Providence, and has been such for a long time. That anticipating a renewal of his license for the year 1890-91, he made large purchases of liquor in advance, and also refitted and refurnished his saloon at large expense. That the defendant, well knowing the premises, but intending to injure him, the plaintiff, and prevent him from again procuring a license for carrying on his said business, in the presence and…