Clark v. Hatfield

This ivas an action for slander, wherein a verdict and judgment Avere rendered for the defendant. •

The only reason urged for a reversal of the judgment is, that the verdict is against the evidence.

The general rule is, that in penal actions, and in actions for a libel or defamation, and other actions vindictive in their nature, a hbav trial will not be granted merely because the verdict is against the Aveight of evidence. Jarvis v. Hathaway, 3 Johns. 180; Rundell v. Butler, 10 Wend. 119; Townshend on Slander, 494-5, 2d ed.

The case before us Aras not one of an aggravated character, and Ave see…