Court Opinion

ID: 8287667
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2022-10-17 10:27:03.893486+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T16:43:45.702403
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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.