Case VII 5 Jac Cr 162, Dame Morison’s Case Slander, Report: 1220

That Arscott reported that he had the use of the plaintiff’s body; whereas Arscott never said so, nor ever had; by which words she lost her marriage with one A. then suitor to her, who desisted by reason of this slander. Judged actionabie, affirmed in error.

Citations:

[1220] EngR 572, (1220-1623) Jenk 316, (1220) 145 ER 230 (C)

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Updated: 18 May 2022; Ref: scu.461484