Case Name: NATHAN T. HAILE, Respondent, v. LEVI FULLER, Appellant
Court: New York Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1874
Citations: 9 N.Y. Sup. Ct. 519
Docket Number: 
Parties: NATHAN T. HAILE, Respondent, v. LEVI FULLER, Appellant.
Judges: 
Reporter: Supreme Court Reports (Hun)
Volume: 9
Pages: 519–519

Head Matter:
NATHAN T. HAILE, Respondent, v. LEVI FULLER, Appellant.
• Blander—words must be spoJcen in presence of third person.
“ There was evidence from which the jury might infer that the slanderous words charged, were heard only by the plaintiff; if so, there was no slander. The - court below, therefore, erred in charging the jury, that the mere speaking of the words rendered the defendant liable, and on this ground there must be a new trial granted.”
Appeal from a judgment in favor of the plaintiff, entered upon the verdict of a jury, in an action for slander.
F. D. Wright, for the appellant.
Wing T. Parker, for the respondent.

Opinion:
Opinion by Gilbert, J.
Judgment reversed, and new trial ordered, costs to abide the event.