Mississippi Supreme Court January 15, 1838 (Menter v. Stewart)

Mr. Chief Justice Shahkey

delivered the opinion of the court.

This is an action on the case, to recover damages for slanderous words contained in a publication made by Menter, of and concerning Stewart. The defendant, Menter, pleaded the statute of limitations, that he had not made such publication within twelve months next before the commencement of the suit.