Young v. . Newsome

This is an action to recover damages for slander against two defendants, who are husband and wife and living together.

The jury returned the following verdict:

"1. Did the defendant, Sarah Newsome speak of and concerning the plaintiff, M. L. Young, the words in substance, as alleged in the complaint? Answer: `Yes.'

"2. If so, what amount of compensatory damage is the plaintiff entitled to recover of the defendants, Sarah Newsome and J. W. Newsome? Answer: `Six hundred and fifty dollars ($650).'"

His Honor held that the husband was liable on the verdict for the tort of his wife, and entered…