False Statement

Introduction to False Statement

False Statement, something that is presented as being true but is actually false.” (1)

Sermon, False Statement, Crime

From the book The Clergyman’s Hand-book of Law, about Sermon, False Statement, Crime (1): A clergyman may, by words used in a sermon, slander a member of his congregation. However, if he makes no false statement and does not falsely or maliciously charge a crime, what he says in the way of discipline is privileged.687 The meaning of the words “she is a dirty, vile woman,” can not be extended by innuendo.688

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Notes and References

1. Charles M. Scanlan, The Clergyman’s Hand-book of Law. The Law of Church and Grave (1909), Benziger Brothers, New York, Cincinnati, Chicago

See Also

• Religion
• Church

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Notes and References

• Information about False Statement in the Encarta Online Encyclopedia

Guide to False Statement