Section 6, The Defamation Short title (1961)

In an action for slander of title, slander of goods or othermalicious falsehood, it shall not be necessary to allege or prove special damage (a) if the words upon which the action is founded are calculated to cause pecuniary damage to the plaintiff and are published in writing or other permanent form; (b) if the said words are calculated to cause pecuniary damage to the plaintiff in respect of any office, pro fession, calling, trade or business held or carried on by him at the time of the publication.