Can i sue for slander?

Slander is an offence. I will sue you for slander. Journalists must be careful not to slander anybody.

Depending on the jurisdiction, you probably can sue for slander, unless you are proven to be a thief and a liar.

Yes, you can sue someone for spoiling your reputation. This is called slander. A person can file slander charges on their own or hire an attorney.

Slander is a term used for spoken defamation of an individual. In order to sue for Slander an individual must be able to prove that the accused made untrue statements, and affected the accuser negatively (caused harm).

you can sue anyone for almost anything these days, if you have proof go for it!!

yes he/she can. if the teachers a bad teacher, feel free to sue them

Yes, that is what slander is. You will need to prove damages in order to win the case though.

If you make false accusations, they can sue you for slander.

You can get (sue) anyone for slander: your landlord is no different.

No. You have to prove the child knew what they were doing.

I don't think so but slander does come to mind. They might be able to take them to court for slander but that's about it.

Yes, you can sue. No, you won't win. In a libel or slander case, the truth is a defense.

You can certainly sue them for slander.

libel is like slander, the difference between the two is slander is verbal and libel is written. Hire an attorney and file the claim. You will have to show damages as a result of the libel.

Talk to a lawyer who specializes in employer relations.

Pretty much no, a minor cannot be sued.

Certainly, it is called slander and is brought as a civil suit.

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.

That is called slander. You can file a lawsuit against them for slander. But you have to have a standing to sue. If you slandered them first, then you would not want to sue, since that would give them more reason to want to sue. If under 4 people heard it, it is generally not considered slander in a court of law. Now, remember that the one absolute defense against slander suits is proof that…

no not realy unless its extremely inappropriate information about you . Added: "Pressing charges" refers to holding someone criminally liable for their actions. Slander is not a crime. Slander is a civil action, for which you may be able to sue, depending on the facts and circumstances.

Go to the courthouse and sue for slander.

Yes, slander is illegal and a sueable offense in the United States.

You can sue the landlord for slander.

Yes. Corporations (and/or their agents) can be sued for slanderous or libelous behavior. Slander and libel laws vary from state to state, so check with a licensed attorney where you live.

If it was to your face, No. If it was a flat out lie that was told to another party with the intention of harming your reputation, then yes. That is slander. Slander is complex and I recomend you look up the legal definitation for it as well as defamation.

You are not allowed to file a lawsuit for slander in a Small Claims Court. For damages and debt though, you could sue for $1, at least in theory you can.

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.

If their lies are about you then that is slander. You can sue them

You cannot sue former employers simply for giving bad references. However, you can sue them if they outright lie about major things, for example claim that you were a thief or an alcoholic. You would then be able to sue them for defamation or slander if you can prove that the statements are untrue.

Character slander is the disparaging of another person's good qualities (like honesty, integrity, etc.) by falsey stating that he or she possesses either none of those qualities or possesses the exact opposite of those qualities. It has been said that lawyers, such as myself, are not permitted to sue for character slander for obvious reasons.

yes you can and you should! file a report

You can sue anyone for libel or slander with enough evidence. However, Congressmen cannot be sued for anything they say on the floor of either House of congress as part of a vote or hearing. Addition: Yes, generally speaking, anyone can sue anyone for slander or libel. However, there are different legal rules if the plaintiff is a public figure -- or politician. Simply put, "famous people" have to meet a higher standard of proof…

Yes, since if you are accused of something the you didn't do, that is slander. If it is serious, you can even choose to sue he/she.

If the 'Verbal Fight' occurs in PUBLIC, and the verbiage is deemed to be SLANDER, then yes it is possible to sue. Otherwise, no.

If the defamation (false statements or lies) is spoken then it is considered slander. If the defamation is written, then it is called libel.

If they're false (and hopefully you can prove they are), you can sue that employee for slander. You can also sue for libel if any of the accusations are in writing. Slander and libel are present when your repuation and/or job suffer from the false accusations. Letting the employee know you intend to file suit may enough to get them stop.

Suing for slander is possible in small claims court, but a very hard feat. To prove slander, you must prove: A) the person knew what he/she was saying was false B) the person said it with malicious intent C) the slander had an economic or social impact on you Pretty tough stuff to prove, ESPECIALLY B.

You treat it the same way any other infringement or slander is treated. You take them to court over the matter.

If, any person accuses someone of false things, the person who is victim can sue, for slander or defamation.

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.

Yes, The law is Defamation of Character. The Law takes place when a person says false statements about you and say it with the malice of it being wrong. If it gets severe I.e Losing Job because of slander you are able to sue the person but evidence must be really strong.

Consult an attorney. You may be able to sue for slander.

If it contained a lie you can sue them for libel/slander. If it was just malicious but true, probably not.

No, because if you do, they will most likely sue you for libel. If you publicly deface them during an interview or by verbally communicating to the press, they will most likely sue you for slander. If you do it better be the whole truth and you need to be able to prove it.

If you click on the City Hall, there should be a choice to Sue for Slander then however much $$ it takes to do it. Hope I helped :)

yes but the judge/ jury probably won't beon your side yes but the judge/ jury probably won't beon your side

It would be libel if it is in writing. Yes, you can but it may not be worth the expense of the court costs.

yes you can and yo should

If you are asking if you can sue them for slander, or libel, in civil court, it IS possible but contact an attorney to assess your possibility of being able to successfully move ahead with it.

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