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libel and slander are defined as writing or saying _false_ things that damage a person's reputation or property. if the damaging statement is _true_ its not lib
by metaphorm 10y ago
libel and slander are defined as writing or saying _false_ things that damage a person's reputation or property. if the damaging statement is _true_ its not libel or slander.
- imgabe 10y agoIf it is true, then a lawsuit for defamation should not be successful.
- metaphorm 10y agoif its a trial by jury then the verdict is whatever the jury renders. the ambiguity, however, leaves lots of room open for appeals, which is exactly whats going on in Terry Bollea v Gawker right now.