Question 68 — 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?