Hand v. Industrial Life & Health Ins.

Appellant brought this action in the circuit court of Hinds county against appellee to recover damages for an alleged slander of him by appellee. Appellee’s demurrer to the declaration was sustained, and appellant declining to plead further, final judgment was rendered dismissing the cause. From that judgment, appellant prosecutes this appeal.

Appellant was president of the North American Mutual Insurance Company, which company was engaged in the ’writing of health and accident insurance. Appellee was engaged in the same character of business. W. E. Palmer 'was appellee’s agent to solicit…