r portions of his time, the hiring becomes special, and
cannot be governed by the terms of general engagements. So, also,
where a servant stipulates to be exempted from particular duties that
usually belong to his situation.

1466. Refusal of Duty.

Should a Servant Refuse to perform any duty required from him, his
right so to refuse will generally be determined by the usages
prevailing among servants of a similar class.

1467. Seduction from Employment.

A Servant being Seduced from the Employment of a master, the latter
has a right of action against the seducer for losses sustained.

1468. Masters Responsible.

It is an Established Maxim in Law, that whoever does an act by the hands
of another shall be deemed to have done it himself. And hence, in many
matters, masters are responsible for the acts of their servants. But if
a servant does an unlawful act, not arising out of the discharge of his
duties to his master, then the employer is not responsible.

1469. Purchase of Goods by Servants for Employer.

A servant cannot by buying goods for his employer's use pledge his
master's credit, unless his master authorized him to do so, or unless
the master has previously paid for goods bought by the servant in like
manner on a former occasion. If a master contracts with a servant to
provide certain things and pays him for so doing, a tradesman
supplying the things can only sue the servant and not the master for
his money.

1470. Privileged Communications.

An action will not lie against an employer for giving an unfavourable
character of a servant, even though it be in writing. Communications
of this nature, in answer to inquiries, are considered privileged. But
if it can be proved that an employer has given a _false_ character
from motives of _malice_, then an action for libel will lie against
him; but the representations must be proved to be false as well as
malicious.

1471. Laws of Landlord and Tenant.

1472. Leases.

A lease is a conveyance of premises or lands for a specified term of
years, at a yearly rent, with definite conditions as to alterations,
repairs, payment of rent, forfeiture, &c. Being an instrument of much
importance, it should always be drawn by a respectable attorney, who
will see that all the conditions, in the interest of the lessee, are
fulfilled.

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