Defamation or No Defamation
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his, Mrs. Lorimer, who was ill. Dr. Stuart agreed and called on the following day. He was then told to consult with Dr. Brougham regarding the patient, and accordingly made an appointment with Dr. Brougham for tho following day, which that gentleman was unable to keep. Dr. Stuart paid his second visit, however, and on the third day, the 11th July, both he and Dr. Brougham held a consultation, shortly after which tho patient died. When he first called, Mr. A. T. Keed wished him to treat the patient for a certain sum of money, which he, however, declined, and said that his charges were a gold-mohur a visit. Accordingly, on the
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