What is OATH OF CALUMNY?

the name of the oath that the plaintiff makes in his suit against the defendant based on truth and not because of malice or deceit.

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Related Legal Terms
ESTOPPEL BY OATH, OATH IN LITEM, DECISIVE OATH, OATH OF ALLEGIANCE, OATH ASSERTORY, OATH, CALUMNY, SUPPLETORY OATH, HIPPOCRATIC OATH, OATH OF HIPPOCRATES


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