POLLARD v. LYON


91 U.S. 225 (____)

POLLARD v. LYON.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Joseph H. Bradley and Mr. A.G. Riddle for the plaintiff in error, and Mr. Walter S. Cox for the defendant in error.


MR. JUSTICE CLIFFORD delivered the opinion of the court.

Words both false and slanderous, it is alleged, were spoken by the defendant of the plaintiff; and she sues in an action on the case for slander to recover damages for the injury to her name and fame.

Controversies of the kind, in their legal aspect, require pretty careful examination; and, in view of that consideration, it is deemed proper to give the entire declaration exhibited in the transcript,...

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