Satterfield Ex Rel. Satterfield v. McLellan Stores Co.

~WiNBORNE, J.

Does the complaint in this action state facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action, either for slander or for libel? The answer is “No.”

1. The allegation of slander is based upon this language used by the defendant Thomas : “When I say anything I mean it . . . you may go to the office and get your money for the day.” If it be conceded that these words are susceptible of the meaning attributed to them as alleged in the complaint, no actionable wrong was committed. “The use of mere abusive epithets by defendant, and by him spoken of, or to the plaintiff, is not actionable.”…