Citation Codes Equivalent Citations citation codes Attorney(S) Bayard, Ridgely, Vining [for plaintiff]. Wilson, D. Hall [for defendant]. Calling a man a rogue not actionable the words laid in declaration not 1 Laws 346, I conceive the words, "you are a rogue," actionable by our laws may be taken up put in the workhouse as vagabonds in 4 Bl. 169. See more information ... Smart Summary Please sign up to generate summary. THOMAS ELLIGOOD v. JAMES ONEAL. PER CURIAM. The words "you are a harborer of thieves" is actionable. As to the words "you are a rogue," the law here is the same as in England, and only actionable as to whom and the manner in which it is applied. Verdict for plaintiff, fifty cents damages.