Jarman v. Offutt

For the purpose of decision, it may be conceded tbat ordinarily the publication of written words imputing insanity or impairment of mental faculties is libelous per se. 33 Am. Jur., Libel and Slander, Sec. 51; Annotation: 66 A.L.E. 1257. Also, for the purpose of decision it may be conceded that, nothing else appearing, a defamatory communication made to a relative of the defamed person is actionable. See Annotation: 25 A.L.R. 2d 1388.

In the case at hand the defendant places chief stress on the contention that the alleged defamatory statement was made in a judicial proceeding, and that…