Grist v. the Upjohn Company

This is the third appeal to he considered concerning the proceedings originally brought by Arietta T. Grist, plaintiff and appellant, against The Upjohn Company, a Michigan corporation, defendant and appellee, for alleged slander. The suit was commenced by summons being issued on December 5, 1957, with declaration being filed February 17, 1958.

Plaintiff, Arietta T. Grist, claimed continuous employment with the defendant, Upjohn Company, from September 15, 1938, until April 5, 1957, upon which date she was dismissed.

Plaintiff employed a five count declaration, and in the first four counts,…