Michigan Supreme Court January 15, 1843 (Taylor v. Kneeland)

Morell, C. J.

delivered the opinion of the Court.

This is an action of slander brought by the defendant in error, against the plaintiff in error, for slanderous words aEeged to have been spoken by the defendant below in relation to the conduct and behavior of the plaintiff below, in the discharge and exercise of his office of postmaster.