Bobkoff v. Chesticoff

OPINION OP THE COURT BY

COKE, C. J.

The plaintiff, appellee, commenced an action for damages against the defendant, appellant, in the court below in January, 1918, based upon alleged slanderous words spoken of and concerning plaintiff by defendant. The defendant, although duly served with process, failed to make answer to the complaint within the time prescribed by law and on March 14, 1918, judgment of default was entered against him. On April 16, 1918, the defendant being absent, a jury was drawn and upon the ex parte evidence of plaintiff a verdict was rendered against the defendant for the…