Gillis v. Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co.

This was an action to recover damages for slander. It was alleged that the defendant Little spoke of and concerning the plaintiff that she had stolen a bundle or package from defendant company's store, and further that the defamatory words were spoken while Little was acting within the scope of his employment by his codefendant as manager of the store. The defendants denied that the slanderous words alleged were spoken by defendant Little, or that the corporate defendant was liable therefor.

Upon issues submitted there was verdict that defendant Little spoke of and concerning the plaintiff, in…