Lefever v. Blattner

This action was commenced by John M. Lefever and wife, against Mary Blattner, to recover damages for defamation of character. Trial was had before Honorable Arthur E. Griffin, judge of the superior court of King county, without a jury, on November 14, 1907, at which time, after hearing the evidence, he announced his finding for the plaintiff in the sum of $200, and a minute to that effect was entered on the court journal. The defendant interposed a timely motion for a new trial, which was denied by Judge Griffin on January 6, 1909. No findings of fact, conclusions of law, or final decree were…