ST II-II, q. 68

Of Matters Concerning Unjust Accusation

We must now consider matters pertaining to unjust accusation. Under this head there are four points of inquiry:

(1) Whether a man is bound to accuse?

(2) Whether the accusation should be made in writing?

(3) How is an accusation vitiated?

(4) How should those be punished who have accused a man wrongfully?

Articles

  1. a. 1Whether a man is bound to accuse?
  2. a. 2Whether it is necessary for the accusation to be made in writing?
  3. a. 3Whether an accusation is rendered unjust by calumny, collusion or evasion?
  4. a. 4Whether an accuser who fails to prove his indictment is bound to the punishment of retaliation?

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