Kirby v. Smith’s Empirical Analysis

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1 state decisions

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1. ““Slander is a false and unprivileged publication, other than libel, which: . . . “2. Imputes to him the present existence of an infectious, contagious, or loathsome disease; • “3. Tends directly to injure him in respect to his office, profession, trade, or business, either by imputing to him general disqualification in those respects which the office or other occupation peculiarly requires, or by imputing something with reference to his office, profession, trade, or business that has a natural tendency to lessen its profit.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Kassowitz v. Sentinel Co.