Scott v. . Harrison

1-. It is alleged in the complaint that the slanderous words uttered of and concerning the plaintiff were made by the defendant to persons who had called by defendant’s office in the bank. It does not appear from the complaint that the relation between the defendant and these persons was such as to bring the declarations within the rule of privilege, or qualified privilege, and the complaint is not objectionable in that respect, and defendant’s demurrer to the complaint in that regard is without merit. Alexander v. Vann, 180 N. C., 187, 104 S. E., 360.

2. Where slanderous words or accusations…