Peterson v. Murray

The appellee sued the appellant to recover damages for slanderous words spoken. It was alleged that the defendant called the plaintiff a whore.

The answer was in two paragraphs; first, a general denial; and, second, justification, that prior to the speaking of the words the plaintiff had illicit carnal connection with divers persons.

The cause was tried by a jury, which returned a general verdict, assessing plaintiff’s damage in the sum of $300.00, on which judgment was rendered.

The only assignment of error is the overruling of appellant’s motion for a new trial. It is insisted that the court…