Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Massachusetts
defamation
What is defamation of character and give examples?
Asked on 10/15/02, 9:39 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Nance Lyons
Law Office of Nance Lyons
Re: defamation
Any lie about you that would cause damage to your reputation in the community if true. If true, no liability. "James is a theif" Statement must be made in front of another.
Answered on 10/16/02, 8:19 am
Charles Aspinwall
Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC
Re: defamation
Making false statements about another with the intent to cause someone some injury or harm as a result of damage to reputation.
Answered on 10/15/02, 10:09 am
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