Safeway Stores, Inc. v. Rogers

Kirby, J.,

(after stating the facts). It is insisted for reversal that the verdict is not supported by the testimony, there being no proof of publication of the alleged slanderous1 statements, which it was claimed was semi-privileged, and that the court should have directed a verdict in its favor; that appellant company could not be held liable for the slanderous statements made by its employees without authority; and that the verdict is excessive.

Appellee testified that Mr. G-reen, who made the first statement, tapped her on the shoulder at the front door and told her to come back to the back…