Slander and Libel | Michigan Defamation Lawyers
Defamation is the publication of false statements that injure a person’s reputation and expose that person to public hatred, ridicule, contempt, or condemnation. Defamation is often referred to as slander or libel. In fact, both slander and libel refer to types of defamation cases. Slander is a defamatory statement that was said aloud. Libel is a defamatory statement that was printed or broadcast on the radio or television.
Defamation lawsuits are very difficult to win because the First Amendment protects the freedom of speech and courts have set up complicated rules for determining whether any particular statement is defamatory. For instance, if a statement is true, it is not defamatory, since truth is an absolute defense to a defamation lawsuit. In addition, courts frequently require the statement be malicious, which means the statement arose from ill will or hatred instead of being a joke or innocent comment.
Even though it is difficult to win a defamation lawsuit, an experienced defamation lawyer can help you evaluate whether you should bring a lawsuit against someone who may have defamed you. Your decision will often depend on what kind of statement the person you want to sue has made. Statements that can give rise to successful lawsuit tend to include:
- Statements that claim a person has committed a crime
- Statements which impute the presence of an infectious or “loathsome” disease, such as a sexually transmitted disease
- Statements which injure a person with respect to his or her business, trade, or office
- Statements which impute a lack of moral dignity
For more information about Michigan defamation cases, visit our law firm web site at www.BuckfireLaw.com If you would like to speak with one of our Michigan defamation attorneys about your case, feel free to call us anytime at (800) 606-1717 or simply submit this contact form and we will get back to you quickly.
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