Defamation - Causes of Actions

Question 1

Defamation

Answer 1

The publication of a false statement to a third party that holds one up to hatred, contempt, or ridicule

Question 2

Defamation (Libel/Slander) Analysis

Answer 2

1. What is the statement in question?
2. Is it true?
3. Was it communicated to one person?
4. did the person communicate the statement intentionally, recklessly, or negligently (think without due care)?
5. Would the statement be damaging?
6. if the statement is slander expect special damages

Question 3

Defamation Libel

Answer 3

Defamation Libel is the publication of defamatory statement by written word

Question 4

Defamation Libel per se

Answer 4

Defamation Libel per se is libel that is clear on its face

Question 5

Defamation Libel per se Examples

Answer 5

1. Damaging trades or business
2. Crime of moral turpitude (malice, viciousness)
3. Loathsome disease (STD, Leprosy, plague)
4. Woman is unchaste

Question 6

Defamation Slander

Answer 6

Defamation slander is the publication of defamatory matter by spoken words

Question 7

Defamation Slander per se

Answer 7

Defamation slander per se is slander that is clear on its face

Question 8

Defamation Slander per se Examples

Answer 8

Damaging trades or business
Crime of moral turpitude (malice, viciousness)
Loathsome disease (STD, Leprosy, plague)
Woman is unchaste