Truman v. Taylor
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from the Davis District Court. Slander. Yerdictand judgment for the plaintiffs. The defendants appeal. The facts in the case, are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtWright, C. J.
The only error relied upon in this case is, that the words spoken were not actionable per se; and that no special damages being claimed, the verdict and judgment should have been for defendants. The petition contains two counts, and avers in substance, that the plaintiff, Rebecca Truman, in the year 1852, was unmarried and resided with her father, in the state of Illinois ; that in 1853, she removed with her father to this state; and that in October, 1854, was married to her present husband, John H. Truman. It is also averred, that while the said Rebecca resided in the said state of Illinois,…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Abrams v. FosheeSupreme Court of Iowa · 1856
- Dorland v. PattersonNew York Supreme Court · 1840
3Cited by6 opinions
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- Cleveland v. DetweilerSupreme Court of Iowa · 1865
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