Under what conditions can a person be sued for defamation?
969145
Defamation requires the publication of untrue (false) statements of fact about a person which harms that person's reputation. Defamation includes both libel (written) and slandar (spoken).\n\nA person can be sued if they publish (make public) false statements, which causes the target person harm. If the target person is a public official or celebrity, there also needs to be proof that the person making the statement knew it was (or likely was) false when it was made. In private defamation actions, that additional knowledge element is not required.\n\nOther than that, details of elements and how the complaint would be structured vary by state. Check your local listings.
171184
anyone can sue for any reason. that does not mean he would win or that the judge would not throw the case out for lack of standing, etc.\n\nhe would be pretty stupid to sue if he committed fraud
899145
I can only answer part of this question as I am more familiar with criminal law than civil. Yes the person or persons can be sued civil ally which has nothing to do with the criminal charges and incarceration. There are time limits on litigation but I do not know what they are as it would be based upon the crime committed and the civil law statutes.
861255
I'm not sure if this applies to you or not (you'll have to make that call), but the California Supreme Court (this will set precedence elsewhere, though) has decided that if you post something online which criticizes or attacks a person, either personally or professionally, and you did not write it, you cannot be sued.  If that person who has been attacked decides to sue, he/she can only sue the original writter.
747538
Depends on the state.  Most states have immunities from civil suit for any statements made in connection with an official proceeding.  This includes statements made in court, to the police, at a legislative hearing, etc.  The immunity means that you cannot be sued civilly when you file a false police report.\n\nThis does not mean that she cannot be charged CRIMINALLY for filing a false police report.  Talk to the D.A. and see if you can convince them to file charges against her.\n\nBut as for getting CIVIL damages, you're probably out of luck.  Sorry.
56525
Ever hear of slander and libel.  Some lawyer or law student will probably explain to you all about it.
609482
Yes, anybody can be sued for anything.  The problem is in prevailing.
875431
Aliases could be used as substitutes for real names in order to evade cases of libel, defamation or other offenses.
916635
slander and defamation of character are two
1107813
You shouldn't post someone else's photo without their permission. They could object and get you kicked off the site.\nIf you link it to a derogatory comment you're in deep trouble, you could find yourself in court and having to pay compensation ~(can't remember if its slander or libel but a recent case won the victim $10,000).\nAs for an avatar, its probably safest to cover your back and ask your date for permission in writing. You might also like to tell your dates that you'll be grading them in public, and again get written permission.
711714
There is one barrier that makes slander cases difficult. A 'well-known' attorney explained this to me a few years ago... you have to prove malicious intent.\n\nAs was explained to me, someone making false, negative statements about you isn't enough for a slander case. First there has to be harm done - there was in this case, there has to be some sort of loss - this could be as simple as loss of reputation and last, the offender must have been purposely trying to harm you (malicious intent).\n\nMalicious intent is supposedly the hardest part to prove.\n\nI would say that in your case, you would have a rather easy time proving malicious intent because the offender has a clear motivate to attempt to smear your reputation.\n\nBtw, most attorneys require a large 'down payment' for slander cases... anywhere from 5 to 10k.
14171
In most states, that would NOT be legal, it would be considered a sexual assualt in some jurisdictions.\nIn any case, you do not want to give this person a valid reason to say terrible things if someone asks for a reference, or to file a complaint with law enforcement.\nLet it go.
984580
Yes, you can take legal action for all of the above cases, but whether it is worth the time and effort rest in your hands. Btw, the media cannot release information relevant to a current trial or a case waiting for trial if the information released contains confidential evidences or information, such as the place of residence or name of witnesses who does not wish to be revealed.
392690
No not slander specifically.  Slander involves someone who tells one or more persons an untruth about another, which untruth will harm the reputation of the person defamed. Slander is a civil wrong (tort) and can be the basis for a lawsuit.\n\nWhat your employer may have fired you for is malpractice (depending on what you do), or just simply for bad character, which they can fire you for (check with your employee handbook).\n\nI don't think you will be able to sue for wrongful termination.
948877
A person suffering from schizophrenia cannot sue another legally.  He must be represented by a representative, parent or guardian.
87449
They can't sue but they can take it to the police who would charge him with a crime.  In order to sue him they would have to prove that there is something they deserve in return for receiving these emails which is doubtful.
190752
This is called DEFAMATION OF CHARACTER and is very seriuos\nif your character was tarnished ,you must proof the alegations were untrue to proceed in court for pain and suffering