Shigley v. Snyder

This was an action of slander by the appellee against the appellant. The complaint was in seven paragraphs. Each- paragraph averred that the appellant had •charged the appellee with having sexual intercourse with a sow. The language used does not impute the charge, but at is alleged that it has a provincial meaning where it was •used, and that it meant and was understood to- mean, that ;the appellee had been guilty of bestiality with a sow.

Separate demurrers were filed to'the first six paragraphs ■of the complaint, which were overruled, and exceptions taken. An answer of general denial was…