Case ID: ri-dec_1/html/0141-01.html
Source: Caselaw Access Project
Author: {"author": "BLODGETT, J.", "license": "Public Domain", "url": "https://static.case.law/"}
Date Created: 2024-08-24T03:29:51.129683

SUPERIOR COURT
    Bessie Czyzowski vs. Mike Gregelewicz Albert Czyzowski vs. Same
    No.51217
    No.51218
    RESCRIPT
    March 30, 1925
   BLODGETT, J.

Heard upon motions for new trial filed by defendant in each case after verdict for plaintiffs in each caste for $250.

Actions for slander of defendant' upon a public street of Providence by the calling' of a plaintiff Bessie a “whore” and her husband, Albert, a “thief” in the presence of a number of bystanders. The words were spoken in the Polish language.

For Plaintiffs: William A. Mc-Soley.

For Defendant: William C. H. Brand.

Defendant denied using such language, but the jury evidently believed the testimony of plaintiffs and witnesses produced by them.

Motions denied.