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Can you take legal action if someone sent a text message to ruin may career?
If it contained a lie you can sue them for libel/slander. If it was just malicious but true, probably not.
What is the false and malicious use of the spoken word?
Libel
False and malicious use of the printed word?
Libel is false and malicious use of the printed word.
What has the author Vishnu Mitter written?
Vishnu Mitter has written: 'The law of defamation and malicious prosecution, civil and criminal' -- subject(s): Malicious prosecution, Libel and slander 'Law of defamation & malicious prosecution' -- subject(s): Libel and slander, Malicious prosecution
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.
Libel is associated with what?
libel means when someone WRITES something derogatory about you you are able to sue that someone in court for "libel"
Can public officials sue for libel?
Yes, they have the same rights as any othe citizen.
Can you sue the newspaper for malicious intent or emotional distress?
Yes but it is extremely difficult to prove libel because you have to prove actual malice was intended and that the newspaper knew the information was false but continued to publish it. Barely anyone wins libel cases because of the extremely high burden of proof on the plaintiff. A really interesting Supreme Court case in which many of the guidelines for libel and slander cases is New York Times v Sullivan... you may want to look it up.
Someone told a secret that is true but detrimental to your reputation can you sue them?
Yes, you can sue. No, you won't win. In a libel or slander case, the truth is a defense.
Can you sue someone for hitting you with their car when you were walking?
Sure, you can sue someone for just about anything. The question is, should you sue them? Were you injured? Was it an accident or was it malicious? If you feel you need to sue then contact a lawyer.
Can you sue a newspaper for libel for printing an incorrect date of death and the wrong name of witness in a grand jury?
No.
Slander and libel are both forms of?
Libel is a statement in writing judged to harm the reputation of a person. Slander is a malicious report report uttered to damage a persons character. Both of these terms harm the reputation of the person they were charged against
