Moore v. O'Hara

This appeal was taken by plaintiff from a judgment dismissing his suit for $53,583.47, damages for slander and libel.

Defendant moves to dismiss the appeal because of our alleged want of jurisdiction ratione materia since the amount in controversy is in excess of $2,000.

Of course, where the true amount in controversy exceeds $2,000, this court is without jurisdiction unless the suit is one for damages for physical injuries. Par. 3, Sec. 10, Art. 7, Constitution of 1921. See Spearman v. Toye Bros. Auto Taxicab Co., 164 La. 677, 114 So. 591; Clarke v. Bandelin, 6 La.App. 564.

There is no claim…