Finley v. Widner
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Alpena; Kelley, J. Case by William Finley against John A. Widner for slander. From a judgment for plaintiff, defendant brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtLong, J.
This case was in this court at the January term, 1897, and the judgment reversed, and cause remanded for another trial. 112 Mich. 230. The cause has again been tried, resulting in verdict arid judgment in favor of plaintiff for $450. Defendant brings error. It is an action of slander, brought upon certain words spoken by'defendant of and concerning the plaintiff. The facts are stated in the former opinion, and the cause has been tried in accordance with the rules laid down in that opinion.
After the trial and entry of judgment, the defendant moved for a new trial. This was refused, and we…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Bresnahan v. RossMichigan Supreme Court · 1895
- Finley v. WidnerMichigan Supreme Court · 1897
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