Nord v. Gray
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Hennepin county to recover $15,-000 damages for slander. The case was tried before Pond, J., who directed a verdict in favor of defendant. From an order denying a motion for a new trial, plaintiff appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtLovely, J.
Action for slander, tried to a court and jury. At the close of the evidence, upon defendant’s motion, the court directed a verdict in his favor. The complaint, in substance, alleges that plaintiff had been a trusted employee of the S. E. Olson Company of Minneapolis, and had charge of the dairy department of that concern; that he had bought dairy products from the Willmar Creamery Company, and had fixed the prices paid therefor; that, after the termination of his connection with the Olson Company, the defendant, who was superintendent of such company, directed and applied the following…
2Cases cited3 opinions
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- Quinn v. ScottSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1876
- Richmond v. PostSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1897
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