Gregory v. Nelson

Citations

• 103 Kan. 192
• 173 P. 414
• 1918 Kan. LEXIS 220

Syllabus

<p>SYLLABUS BY THE COURT.</p> <p>1. Slander — Words Imputing Crime — Stating Gh-ounds for Belief No Defense. One who makes an imputation that another has committed larceny, or an offense involving moral turpitude, which is not true nor privileged, cannot escape liability for the slander by stating in connection with it the facts or information upon which his belief or opinion-of guilt is based.</p> <p>2. Same — Erroneous Instruction — New Trial. On an examination of the record it is held that an instruction in conflict with the rule stated in paragraph 1 has not been rendered immaterial error by the special findings returned by the jury.</p>