Guam § 2104 - Slander, What.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 2104 — Slander, What., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2104. Slander, What.
Slander is a false and unprivileged publication other than libel, which:
(a) Charges any person with crime, or with having been informed
against, convicted, or punished for crime;
(b) Imputes in him the present existence of an infectious,
contagious, or loathsome disease;
(c) 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 the other occupation peculiarly
requires, or by imputing something with reference to his office, profes-
sion, trade, or business that has a natural tendency to lessen its profits;
(d) Imputes to him impotence or a want of chastity; or
(e) Which, by natural consequence, causes actual damage.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 2104
What does Guam Code Annotated § 2104 cover?
Section 2104 ("Slander, What.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Guam § 2104?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 2104" (Guam). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 2104 apply to my situation?
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