Reynolds v. Ross

Action for slander by the appellee against the appellant: A demurrer to the complaint was overruled, and the appellant excepted. Issues were formed, and there was a trial by jury, and a verdict for the plaintiff A motion by the defendant for a new trial overruled, and final judgment for the plaintiff.

But one question is presented by the assignment of error, and that is as to the sufficiency of'the complaint. The objection is that the words as charged are not actionable. The words alleged to have been spoken to and of the plaintiff are these: “ You are a G—d d-d, lying, thieving son of a…