In the case of Chas. Frieburg vs. Erick Anderson a suit for damages for alleged slander the jury brought in a verdict for 10 cents and also piled the costs to the amount of 10 cents on the defendant.  The suit was for $2,000, it being alleged that Frieburg had circulated stories reflecting on Anderson's honesty.  Both parties are farmers and reside south of 
Sanborn.
The Bismarck Daily Tribune, 12-15-1900