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There are legal limits to what people are allowed to say to you; certain types of statements are legally classified as libel or slander, and can be subject to lawsuits. However, generally those kinds of lawsuits are based on statements made in public, such as those published in books, newspapers, or the internet. If someone has said something about you in private, to another person, it could be very difficult even to prove legally what it was that he said. He could claim that he is being misquoted. So this does not appear to be a good basis for a lawsuit.
Even if there's no question that the person who made the statement did in fact make the statement (there were witnesses, or the second person is willing to testify... usually testifying about what someone else said is considered "hearsay" and not admissible evidence, but that's not the case here for anyone who personally heard the first person make the statement, because the fact in question is "did the first person make such a statement or not?") you are not likely to recover much from such a suit unless you can show that the statement was a) untrue, b) malicious, and c) caused you actual damages. Penalties for slander are typically nominal... perhaps as much as a whole dollar.
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What part of speech is the word gossip?
The word gossip is a noun. It can also be a verb as in to gossip about someone.
Can gossiping be a tort?
Yes, spreading harmful and false information about someone can be considered defamation, which is a type of tort. If the gossip damages the person's reputation or causes them harm, they may have legal grounds to sue for defamation.
Can you sue someone for assaulting you?
can you sue someone over 18 for assaulting a minor
What can you do if someone without any insurance hits your car?
if they are dumb enough to tell you their real name sue sue sue sue sue sue
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.
What is the minimum amount to sue someone in federal court?
what is the minimum amount you can sue someone at a federal level
What can you sue people for?
I think you can sue someone if they break the law in their country.
How do you quit gossip?
First of all you don't even want to start gossiping. Gossiping is when you talk about people behind their backs and say things that possibly aren't true. When you gossip about someone the gossip will spread and will turn into a rumor or be started by a rumor. To quit gossiping is when you hear someone gossip, don't join in the conversation or stand up for that person who they are talking about. Gossip gets you no where.
Can you sue someone for threatening to sue you?
Yes, you can potentially sue someone for threatening to sue you if their threats are considered to be harassment, defamation, or extortion. It is important to consult with a legal professional to determine the best course of action in such a situation.
If someone stabs me and i die do i sue them?
No. How can you sue someone if you're dead? Your heirs could file a wrongful death lawsuit.
Can you sue someone for breach of contract?
Yes, you can sue someone for breach of contract if they fail to fulfill their obligations as outlined in the contract.
Can someone sue after a three year period?
Don't sue it's not nice
