Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Illinois
Libel Per Se -
is a letter to the editor with no names given pertaining to legal violations of litigants civil rights - provide sufficient cause to sue the letter writer for libel ?
I was told by a civil attorney that attorneys can easily sue
for damages even if the allegations made against them are true and can be proven in court.
Asked on 6/02/03, 10:14 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Harlib
Robert S. Harlib, Attorney At Law
Re: Libel Per Se -
If the readers know and can identify the person referred to, there may be a defamation claim, depending on the language used.
Answered on 6/03/03, 9:40 am
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