Pink v. Catanich

Citations

• 51 Cal. 420
• 1876 Cal. LEXIS 68

Syllabus

<p>Damages in Action fob Siandeb .—In an action for slander for speaking ■words actionable per se, an allegation in the complaint, that before the speaking of the alleged slanderous words the plaintiff had sustained a good name and reputation among his neighbors, is superfluous, and need not be denied; but if denied, and no attempt is made to prove the allegation untrue, it does not aggravate the slander or authorize the jury to add to the amount of damages.</p> <p>Slandebous Wobds.—The words, ‘ ‘ You are a thief and whore,” when spoken of a person, are actionable per se.</p> <p>Oeetificate of Clebk to Tbanscbipt.—The certificate of a clerk to a transcript on appeal, “ that the foregoing are full, true and correct copies of originals on file and of record in my office, and that the foregoing constitutes the transcript on appeal,” is sufficient in point of form.</p> <p>Bmii of Exceptions.—The judge has authority to extend the time for filing a bill of exceptions.</p>