Adams v. State

PRENDERGAST, Judge.

By complaint and information the appellant was charged with slandering a married woman. He was convicted, and his punishment assessed at a fine of $100.

The slanderous words alleged to have been spoken by the appellant are charged to have been so said in the presence and hearing of Bradley Hears, and divers other persons. The testimony of Hears, who was introduced as a witness, if believed,, is sufficient to establish the charge. However, the appellant testified he did not say that or any other language like it as sworn to by Hears. There was contradiction and impeachment of…