Foutz v. Hacker

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Clay

Reversing.

This is an action for slander in which appellee recovered of appellant a verdict and judgment for $1,000.00.

The words alleged to have been used by appellant are: “You stole our tobacco and you know it, bless God; I said it once and I say it again. ’ ’

The defense was a general denial.

On his examination in chief appellee did not give the precise words stated in the petition. On his redirect examination the following occurred:

“Q. I want to read to you the exact words that you allege in your petition for cause of action, ‘You stole our tobacco and you…