JOHNSON, Justice.
Decision here turns on whether the words alleged to have been spoken of the plaintiff are actionable per sc.
Defamatory words may be actionable per se, that is, in themselves, or they may be actionable per quod, that is, only upon allegation and proof of special damage. However, both classes of words are actionable for the single reason that they cause pecuniary damage to those concerning whom they are maliciously spoken...
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