Good v. Higgins

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Dawson, J.:

The plaintiff brought this action for damages on account of certain slanderous statements made by defendant against plaintiff while the latter was a candidate at an informal election held in Cawker City to determine the popular choice for postmaster, pursuant to an arrangement between Congressman John R. Connelly and the candidates seeking his favor and recommendation for that appointment. •

The petition, in eight counts, alleged in substance that prior to that election and while the campaign was progressing, in the presence of various…