Alexander v. Thomas

Thomas sued Alexander in the court below for slander. The words charged to have been spoken are, “ITarrison Thomas,” the plaintiff meaning, “is a thief.” “Harrison Thomas,” the plaintiff' meaning, “ is a G — d d — d thief.” “You must watch Harrison Thomas,” the plaintiff meaning, “as he is a.thief.” “He,” the plaintiff meaning, “ stole a sheep.”

The defendant answered: 1st. General denial. 2d. Justification, averring a larceny of a sheep. Reply, denial. Trial by jury; verdict for the plaintiff' for $1,100. Motion by the defendant for a new trial overruled. Motion in arrest of judgment…