¶1I doubt whether an action lies in this case, for the words are contradictory. Inasmuch that if he justifies his answer, there is no scandal.
¶2I am clearly of the opinion of my brother JONES. To justify is toaffirm.
¶3Afterwards a doubt arose; as the plaintiff had not averred that he had justified his answer after the words spoken. But he had judgment. 1 Roll., 78, 2 Cr., 350. *791