I have received a letter in the post from a law student whom I wrote to regarding a car accident he was involved with.This person has accused me of trying to extort money from him and attempted fruad of his insurance company.He has asked me to withdraw the claim against me within seven says otherwise he has stated that he will send this information to his insurance company.Do I have a case for libel.
libel means when someone WRITES something derogatory about you you are able to sue that someone in court for "libel"
go to court.
Yes if a person is not actually named it can be by innuendo if it is clear enough who the libel refers to.
Yes, they have the same rights as any othe citizen.
Yes, you can sue. No, you won't win. In a libel or slander case, the truth is a defense.
No.
The laws of Libel and Slander are usually the ones used to sue someone for spreading false information about one's self. The laws of Libel and Slander are usually the ones used to sue someone for spreading false information about one's self.
In order to sue for defamation of character, you will have to prove that your reputation was damaged due to slander or libel. You will have to present your case in a court of law.
my estranged wife under Oath made a written allegation on an affidavit which subjected another person and me to having had a sexual relationship when she was a minor. This was both untrue and malicious. The other person has written a document supporting this fact. I wish to now to sue for libel and defamation.
In the US, anyone can sue anyone for anything. The question is not whether you can sue, but whether you can win. Truth is a defense for libel. So, if the statements are accurate and you can provide it, the former partner probably would not be able to sustain a lawsuit against you.
yes. Her chances of success seem pretty slim, unless she can establish libel, or something.
Yes, this falls under Libel. Libel is a published form of lies that causes damage to another persons "status". "Status" is defined as, personal wealth, social status, employment status, etc.