Rue v. Mitchell

2 U.S. 58

2 Dall. 58

1 L.Ed. 288

Rue

v.

Mitchell

Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas

August Sittings, 1790

2 U.S. 58

2 Dall. 58

1 L.Ed. 288

Rue

1

v.

Mitchell

Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas

August Sittings, 1790

2

This was an action of slander; for pronouncing the words set forth by the declaration, in the following form, after the general introduction and averments, respecting the plaintiff's good sameand character: 'That the defendant published, then and there, the following false, scandalous, lying, English words, of the plaintiff, in the hearing, &c. to wit, You (him the said plaintiff, meaning) have…