Pollard v. Lyon

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1876-01-10

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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 exam…

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