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Statute of limitations for filing a Slander claim in NJ

What is the statute of limitation for filing a slander claim in NJ? When does the time start for calculating the time left to file before the statute of limitations takes effect?


Asked on 8/18/06, 10:35 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Adam L. Rothenberg Levinson Axelrod, P.C.

Re: Statute of limitations for filing a Slander claim in NJ

2 years from the time of the salnder generally. Hwoever, it may run from the time you learned of it, depnding on the circumstances.

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Answered on 8/18/06, 10:37 am
Adam L. Rothenberg Levinson Axelrod, P.C.

Re: Statute of limitations for filing a Slander claim in NJ

The original response I posted is incorrect. I apologize. Actually - it is one year!!

N.J.S.A. 2A:14-3, in pertinent part, provides

*6 Every action at law for libel or slander shall be commenced within one year after the publication of the alleged libel or slander.

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Answered on 8/18/06, 11:35 am
Adam L. Rothenberg Levinson Axelrod, P.C.

Correction!!!!!! - ONE YEAR STATUTE!!!!

ONE YEAR STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS

N.J.S.A. 2A:14-3, in pertinent part, provides

Every action at law for libel or slander shall be commenced within one year after the publication of the alleged libel or slander.

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Answered on 8/18/06, 11:37 am


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