LEGAL DOCUMENT

Case: Bessie Czyzowski vs. Mike Gregelewicz; Albert Czyzowski vs. Same
Citation: 1 R.I. Dec. 141
Court: Rhode Island Superior Court
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
Decision Date: 1925-03-30
Docket Number: No.51217; No.51218
Pages: 141–142
Volume: 1
Reporter: Rhode Island Decisions

Parties: Bessie Czyzowski vs. Mike Gregelewicz Albert Czyzowski vs. Same

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.