defamation case
Suing for slander
A defamation case is a lawsuit claiming someone made false statements that damaged another's reputation.
The plaintiff must typically prove the statement was false, published to others, and caused harm.
Public figures face a higher bar, needing to show actual malice—that the speaker knew the statement was false or acted with reckless disregard for truth.
The celebrity filed a defamation case after the tabloid printed fabricated quotes.
- libelPrinted defamation
- slanderSpoken false defamation
- lawsuitCivil court proceeding
- court of lawJudicial body for disputes
- plaintiffCivil case initiator
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