Allen v. Duvall

WEBB, Judge.

This appeal brings to the Court an action for slander of title. Slander of title actions are rare in this state. Our research has revealed only three cases in which it is mentioned. See Texas Co. v. Holton, 223 N.C. 497, 27 S.E. 2d 293 (1943); Cardon v. McConnell, 120 N.C. 461, 27 S.E. 109 (1897) and McElwee v. Blackwell, 94 N.C. 261 (1886). Slander of title is recognized as a part of the common law. See 50 Am. Jur. 2d, Libel and Slander, § 541 at page 1060 and 53 C.J.S., Libel and Slander, § 269 at page 391. We believe it is a part of the law of this state. The elements of…