1. The Laws of New York
  2. Consolidated Laws
  3. Civil Rights
  4. Article 7: Miscellaneous Rights and Immunities
SECTION 76-AActions involving public petition and participation; when actual malice to be proven
SECTION 78 Mitigating circumstances in action for libel or slander

Section 77 Special damages in action for slander of a woman

Civil Rights (CVR)
In an action of slander of a woman imputing unchastity to her, it is not necessary to allege or prove special damages.