Garrett v. Bissell Chilled Plow Works

This appeal is from a judgment in favor of appellee on demurrer to appellant’s complaint for libel.

- The complaint was in two paragraphs, which were substantially the same, and predicated upon the following letter: “Office of Bissell Chilled Plow 'Works, South Bend, Ind., May 15, 1897. Mr. M. J. Bufanger, Granger, Ind. Dear Sir: The plow that Mr. Garrett used is ours, and if you will deliver it to E. F. Rhoades he will try and sell it for us, or if you can sell it for $30 we will give you $5 for selling it. If you will send us a draft for $25 you may have the plow. Truly yours, Bissell…