Chapter 25

Question 1

In slander how can I statement be published to a third party?

Answer 1

Someone other than the the claimant needs to have heard what was said.

Question 2

Give an example of malicious falsehood.

Answer 2

A false statement that a solicitor has retired from practice would cause financial loss as their clients would seek other solicitors to do their work.

Question 3

What does a claimant need to prove in malicious falsehood?

Answer 3

The claimant must prove that the statement is untrue and that the statement was published maliciously.

Question 4

What time limitation is on bringing a malicious falsehood claim?

Answer 4

One year

Question 5

What is slander of goods?

Answer 5

This is about false and malicious statements disparaging the claimants goods.

Question 6

What is slander of title?

Answer 6

This is about false and malicious denial of the claimants title to property.