Waage v. Weiser
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
IN ERROR. This case came before the Court by a writ of error to the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Montgomery. On the return of the record, it appeared that Daniel Weiser brought an action on the case for slander against Frederick Waagé. The declaration contained ten counts for different words alleged to have been spoken by the defendant, of and concerning the plaintiff, who was averred to be a minister of the gospel.
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IN ERROR. This case came before the Court by a writ of error to the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Montgomery. On the return of the record, it appeared that Daniel Weiser brought an action on the case for slander against Frederick Waagé. The declaration contained ten counts for different words alleged to have been spoken by the defendant, of and concerning the plaintiff, who was averred to be a minister of the gospel. After filing the declaration, and before the defendant pleaded, the plaintiff entered a rule of reference, under the act of the 16th of June, 1836. Arbitrators were duly…
1Opinion of the Court
The opinion of the Court was delivered by
Huston, J.
The defendant here was plaintiff below, and brought an action against Frederick Waagé, the defendant below, for slander.
The case contained ten counts, as set forth in the statement of this case; and after filing the declaration, the plaintiff, before any plea put in, entered a rule for arbitration. Arbitrators were chosen, who, after hearing the parties and witnesses, reported.for the plaintiff six cents damages. There was no appeal by either party.
The defendant, however, not satisfied with what appeared to ba very nearly an exculpation, has…
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