McElwee v. . Blackwell

Thiscausewascalledfortrial,andthedefendauts’ counsel moved to dismiss the action, on the ground “ that the coni’ plaint did not state facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action for slander of title, in that the words constituting the alleged slander, were not set forth in the complaint; and in that no special damages were alleged, and no facts stated or alleged showing special damages.” The Court being of opinion and having so intimated, that the objection was well taken and fatal, the plaintiff, in submission thereto, suffered a non-suit and appealed, so. that the only question to be…