Defamation Made Simple

Viktor

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Defamation Law Made Simple
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> Defamation is a civil wrong or Tort. If someone makes a false statement about you in public and it damages your reputation, you can sue them for damages.
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> 1.They must know the statement is false
> 2.In many states, damages need to be proven(or estimated)
> 3.Libel is a written statement
> 4.Slander is oral
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> Defamation law varies between different states.
Opinions are not actionable, only facts.
 

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