THE LAW Defamation of character is closely related to libel and slander. Defamation occurs when one party makes a false and damaging statement about another party. Slander is a type of defamation that occurs when one person makes defamatory statements using a transitory representation such as an oral accusation or gesture, while libel involves defamatory statements in fixed mediums including print publications. Legal Ramifications In legal terms, defamation of character causes the subject of the statement to suffer harm, such as emotional, reputation or monetary damages. The subject can take legal action, known as defamation action, against the party who issued the statements. The legal system may rule that the party who made the defamatory statement must pay the plaintiff. And may be jailed.
Posted on: Wed, 24 Dec 2014 18:56:11 +0000
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