Facts
A newspaper falsely said the claimant's firm had ceased trading, and its trade fell off.
Issue
What must be proved in actions for words?
Held
General loss of business could be recovered.
Principle
and slander imply (Bowen LJ).
Why it matters
Damages for words.
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Ratcliffe v Evans [1892] 2 QB 524 (Lanbuk) <https://www.lanbuk.com/llb/torts/cases/ratcliffe-v-evans> accessed 31 October 2026
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