Southland Corporation v. Garren

Pannell, Presiding Judge.

Christine Garren brought a complaint against The Southland Corporation, operators of 7-Eleven Food Stores, the petition being in two counts. Count 1 alleged that on or about January 31, 1973, the defendant corporation, by and through its duly authorized agent or employee, did falsely and maliciously in the presence and hearing of other persons say of and concerning plaintiff that said plaintiff was "fired for shortages.” She further alleged that these words imputed the crime of stealing and caused others to believe that plaintiff was guilty of the crime of stealing.…