Hake v. Brames

Bicknell, C. C.

The appellee sued the appellant for a libel, which was as follows:

“ Fort Wayne, November 2d, 1882.

“ Mr. Peter Certia — Sir: I see by the morning papers that one Louis Brames is attacking you. I know this same Brames. I was unfortunate enough to have him in my em*162ploy at one time as a book-keeper. He is a liar. I would not believe him under oath. Frank Hake.”

The defendant demurred to the complaint for want of facts sufficient. He also demurred to each of the three sets of words alleged to be libellous, for the same reason. These demurrers were overruled.

The defendant answered in…