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Can you sue a neighbor for spreading lies?
You can sue a neighbor for spreading lies if you can prove that the neighbor started the rumors and that they were harmful to your character. This suit will fall under slander or defamation laws.
How much can you sue for defamation of character?
You can sue for the actual damages you suffered, which you can prove to a jury at trial. A personal injury lawyer can tell you what you may be awarded based on your particular claim.
Is it legal to sue a 14 year old kid?
You cannot sue a minor. You may be able to sue their parents or guardians.
Can you sue someone under 16?
Typically, no. One usually cannot sue a minor, but you might be able to sue the minor's parents for negligence in supervising the child. The age of majority in most jurisdictions is 18, and that is usually when someone can independently sue and be sued. Additionally, minors cannot be bound to most contractual obligations.
What can your parents do to you if you get a tattoo?
Drag you to the doctor and have it removed and sue the tattooist for giving it to a minor without parental consent.
Can you sue for defamation of character in Tennessee?
yes you can
Can you sue someone for defamation of character and false accusations?
You can sue anyone for anything.
Can a manager sue a union for defamation?
Yes, a manager can sue a union for defamation. They will more than likely need to get an employment or union attorney to help them in the case.
Can you sue spouse for libel slander or defamation of character in ct?
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.
What evidence to you need to sue for defamation of character?
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.
What is the legal purpose for allowing a person to sue for defamation of character?
defamation constitutes damage that requires due process if law
You are a manager and one of your employees wrote a email on company email that you were a and moran to work for Is this defamation of your character?
Is this defamation of my character. If I have a copy of the email can I sue the company?
Can i sue the VA for defamation of character?
No, you would have to prove they actually defamed you and that is very hard.
Can you sue someone for maliciously spreading your past - In other words if I did something in my past and it came out but I am no longer at this company and their employee is spreading my business?
In the US, anyone can sue for anything. The question is not whether you can sue, but whether you can win. In such a case, you'd probably sue for defamation of character. In a defamation suit, the truth is a defense. So, if the information being spread about is true, you would not be able to win.
Can a company sue you for defamation of character?
Your boss probably could if they were either really moody or you had a horrid personality.
Can an adult sue a minor for defamation of character?
No , but you can sue their parents. Better make sure you have buckets full of documentation, the minor is not of sub-standard mental capacity, that you attempted to discuss this with the parent[s] and that they refused to listen , and that defamtion was intended , and did you some actual harm , like your spouse left you, you lost money in business or job opportunities , and there was provable malicious intent. See a contingency lawyer to have your case evaluated.
Can you sue a minor?
No, you cannot sue a minor. You can sue the minor's parents though because they can be held responsible for the minor's actions.
