Hoar v. Ward
Supreme Court of Vermont
Slander. The declaration alleged, “ That tbe said Elizabeth, at the time of the committing of the grievances hereinafter mentioned, was and still is a married woman, the wife of Stephen Hoar, with whom she is still living ; that as the fruits of said marriage, she is the mother of seven children, to wit, Michael N., John F., Richard, Mary F., Elizabeth E., Catherine L., and Stephen J. Hoar, the oldest of which is but eleven years ; that she is a good, true, honest, just, and…
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Slander. The declaration alleged, “ That tbe said Elizabeth, at the time of the committing of the grievances hereinafter mentioned, was and still is a married woman, the wife of Stephen Hoar, with whom she is still living ; that as the fruits of said marriage, she is the mother of seven children, to wit, Michael N., John F., Richard, Mary F., Elizabeth E., Catherine L., and Stephen J. Hoar, the oldest of which is but eleven years ; that she is a good, true, honest, just, and faithful subject of this state, and as such hath always behaved and conducted herself, and until the committing of the…
1Opinion of the Court
The opinion of the court was delivered by
Redfield, J.
This action is slander for words spoken. The declaration is in one count, charging three offences. The defendants file a general demurrer to the declaration, alleging four special causes. The sufficiency of the declaration is the matter submitted. The declaration contains certain prefatory averments, that said Elizabeth, at the time of the alleged slander, was a married woman, and the wife of Stephen Hoar ; that as the fruits of said marriage, she is the mother of seven children, and had ever conducted herself as an honest wife.; that the…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Underhill v. WeltonSupreme Court of Vermont · 1859
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