Roberts v. Ward

This is an action on the case for slander. The declaration contains but one count. The slanderous charge alleged in it is perjury. There are several sets of words charged, some of which are actionable per se, and some only by reference to a judicial proceeding. The pleas were, the general issue and justification. There was a replication to the plea of justification, concluding to the country. The issues were submitted to a jury, who returned a verdict for the plaintiff of 425 dollars, upon which verdict judgment was rendered.

*334Two errors are assigned: 1. The refusal of a continuance; 2. The…