Dewit v. Greenfield
Ohio Supreme Court
This cause was adjourned here for decision from the county of Huron. The points arising on the case are stated in the opinion-of the court.
1Opinion of the Court
Judge Wright
delivered the opinion of the court:
This is an action of slander — the charge,perjury. The defend-ant pleaded not guilty, and notice of justification,, that the words *206are true. At the trial, the defendant having offered evidence to> support his justification, then offei’ed to prove the general bad •character of the plaintiff for truth and veracity. This evidence being objected to, was rejected by the court; and a new trial is ■now asked, because the court erred in rejecting that evidence.
The question presented on this motion is one of some difficulty. The reported decisions of…
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