Lanphere v. Clark
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from circuit court, Oneida county. Action by Francenia Lanphere against Jackson Clark for slander.. From a judgment entered on a verdict in favor of plaintiff for $500,. and from an order denying a motion for a new trial, defendant "appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtHardin, P. J.
In 1892 the plaintiff was residing at Delta, and was the owner and proprietor of an hotel known as the “Hotel Lanphere.” Her complaint alleges that the defendant uttered defamatory, statements with intent to injure the plaintiff in her-reputation and her business. Evidence was given tending to establish the allegations of the complaint, and evidence was given in behalf of the defendant, contradicting the evidence offered by the-plaintiff in many respects, and a sharp question of fact was presented for the jury to determine what words were uttered by the-defendant. ® Plaintiff’s evidence…
2Cases cited13 opinions
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- Orvis v. DanaNew York Court of Common Pleas · 1876
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