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At whose instance an action for slander lies
Instances where slander is actionable per se
Need for the plaintiff to plead innuendos where the words are not defamatory in themselves but only by reason of extrinsic circumstances
Purpose of awarding damages for slander
The principles for the award of damages for slander in customary law
Whether an action for slander lies for mere words evoked by heat or passion or for mere vulgar abuse
Whether an action for slander lies for mere words of heat or vulgar abuse
Whether damages is an appropriate remedy for slander at customary law
Whether or not in action for slander, there is the need to prove special damages
Whether or not slander under customary law is actionable per se
Whether or not the plaintiff must reproduce the defamatory words verbatim
Whether or not words proved to have been uttered by the defendant imputing an indictable offence committed by the plaintiff are actionable per se
Whether slander at customary law is wider than the common law slander
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