Pastrana v. Katz

McCALEB, Judge.

The plaintiff, Francis Pastrana, alleges that the defendant, Samuel Katz, slandered him on five separate occasions; once on July 13, 1936, and four times on July 14, 1936. The defamatory remarks attributed to the defendant are that he accused the plaintiff of being a forger and a thief. Judgment for damages in the sum of $300 was prayed for.

Defendant, in answer to the petition, filed a general denial.

At the trial below, there was judgment in favor of plaintiff as prayed for in the petition. Defendant has appealed from the adverse decision.

The issue presented for consideration…