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Widrig v. Oyer
13 Johns. 124
N.Y. Sup. Ct.
1816
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Per Curiam.

We have no doubt the offence charged is indictable, and its criminality, or moral turpitude, cannot be questioned. The words were clearly actionable, witbin the rule laid down by üs in Brooker v. Coffin, which we consider as affording the best criterion for determining whether words spoken are actionable or not. The judgment of the court below must be reversed.

Judgment reversed*

Case Details

Case Name: Widrig v. Oyer
Court Name: New York Supreme Court
Date Published: Jan 15, 1816
Citation: 13 Johns. 124
Court Abbreviation: N.Y. Sup. Ct.
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