If someone falsely and with bad intent spreads a lie that another person had sex outside of marriage, that person can be sued for it.
537.110. What words are . — It is actionable to publish falsely and , in any manner whatsoever, that any person has been guilty of or .
(RSMo 1939 § 3651)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 3261; 1919 § 4216; 1909 § 5424
in or actions, 509.210
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