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Facts
Cited for the point that calling a man a 'damn thief' was .
Issue
Is an accusation of a crime actionable per se?
Held
Calling a man a 'damn thief' was slander actionable per se.
Principle
Calling a man a 'damn thief' was slander actionable per se.
Why it matters
Imputation of crime.
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Thompson v Barnard (Lanbuk) <https://www.lanbuk.com/llb/torts/cases/thompson-v-barnard> accessed 31 October 2026
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