Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

Can a person be sued, if they publicly state that " You should have been aborted, while still in the womb"? This statement was made at my mothers funeral. Many people heard him. He cares nothing for our family.


Asked on 4/10/14, 6:09 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Scott Riddle Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC

Anyone can sue for anything but having a valid cause of action is a different issue. Saying something insulting and derogatory - even as distasteful as this - is not generally grounds for a valid legal claim. Otherwise, courts would be overflowing.

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Answered on 4/10/14, 6:12 am
Tahira Piraino Tahira P. Piraino

I am sure this statement was offensive and hurtful, and made more egregious being said at a funeral. However, there is really no legal action that could be taken.

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Answered on 4/10/14, 7:57 am


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