Libel and Slander

Here you'll find an explanation of your rights whether in regards to libel, generally a spoken false statement about another, or slander, a false statement generally found in print. Understanding your rights regarding libel and slander is important, whether you're the plaintiff or the defendant. You'll find advice on when it might not be in your best interest to sue for libel and slander, and how to find a lawyer to represent you if you choose to pursue a case involving libel and slander.

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Defamation: Libel and Slander
You may have heard the terms defamation, libel and slander used in the past, and particularly by the media when referring to well known individuals who feel that their name or image has been sullied by the actions or works of another party. But you do not have to be famous to suffer the ill affects of defamation, libel and slander. Defamation, libel and slander can occur as individual offenses or as a combination of two or more, in a variety of different situations. By understanding their meaning and how they are enforced, you can help to protect your own name and image in the f
Defenses to Libel and Slander
Defamation lawsuits are notoriously difficult to win. The First Amendment of the US Constitution is often problematic for plaintiffs trying to establish that they have been defamed. There are also a number of defenses to defamation: Truth The fact that the statement is true is an absolute, and perhaps obvious, defense to defamation. If, after either printing or saying something about someone, you can prove that what has been said is truthful there will be no liability for defamation.
Defining Slander
You may have heard the term before, but not many people really know what defamation is or what it pertains to. The proper definition for defamation is a publication of statements made about someone to an individual other than the person being defamed. Defamation is when an individual defames another on purpose in order to hurt them emotionally and/or professionally. There are multiple defenses that can be used if you are being accused of committing defamation.

Elements of a Defamation Case
Defamation, whether libel or slander, is the making public of a false statement about a person that causes damage to their reputation. The majority of defendants in defamation actions are publishers and newspapers, and to a lesser extent television broadcasters. The definitions of libel and slander vary from state to state so it is important to know the laws of your particular state before embarking on any legal process. However, there are no states in which a defamation action can be taken if the injured party is deceased.

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