McKinney v. Roberts

Citations

• 2 Cal. Unrep. 532
• 8 P. 3
• 1885 Cal. LEXIS 887

Syllabus

<p>Slander—Allegations ón Information and Belief.—In an action for slander it is not a sufficient averment of the speaking of slanderous words to allege that at a certain time, in the presence of certain persons, “as the plaintiffs are informed and believe,” the defendants spoke the words complained of; and the defect in the complaint arising therefrom goes to the sufficiency of the facts stated, and not to the manner of stating them, and may be taken advantage of by a general demurrer.</p> <p>Slander—Cost Bill.—Counsel Fees are not Recoverable in an action of slander by a defendant in whose favor a judgment is rendered, unless such fees are included in his memorandum of costs.</p>