Flaherty v. Maxwell Motor Co.
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Wayne; Gage J., presiding. Case by Charles Flaherty against the Maxwell Motor Company for slander. Judgment for defendant on a verdict directed by the court. Plaintiff brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtMcAlvay, J.
Plaintiff, a minor, by his next friend brought suit against defendant, a corporation, in an action of trespass on the case for slander. Upon the trial of the case, after plaintiff had rested, counsel for defendant made a motion for a directed verdict in its behalf upon the ground that there was no evidence in the case to warrant the court in submitting the question of defendant’s liability to the jury. This motion was granted, and a verdict of no cause of action was directed by the court in favor of defendant and against plaintiff. Plaintiff excepted to such direction of the court. Upon the…
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