Johnston v. Barrett

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Bermudez, C. J.

This controversy involves two actions in damages. The first, by the plaintiff, for trespass on his property, assault and battery on his person, and insult to his reputation and feelings. The second, by the defendant, for the use of false and slanderous words spoken publicly to his great mortification by plaintiff.

The jury, nine members agreeing, returned a verdict rejecting plaintiff’s demand and allowing two hundred dollars to the defendant on Ms reconventional demand.

More than twenty witnesses were heard for the purpose of the suit.…