Legal Question in Civil Litigation in New York

Defemation of Character
I recently went to a vet because my dog was very sick. They immediately told me I couldn't write a check because another customer whom lived with me over 6 months ago threatened them. I decided to go to another vet and had the paperwork on my dog sent over to the new vet. The old vet immediately told the new vet not to accept any checks from me because -I- have written them a bad check before.

Considering this is not true and I personally have NEVER used the original vet before, would this be considered Defemation of Character and if so, what should I do about it?

Asked on 12/09/08, 7:16 pm

Marshall Isaacs Marshall R. Isaacs, Attorney At Law

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Re: Defemation of Character

Get a copy of your dog's paperwork and bring it yourself to a different vet. There are probably thousands in New York State.

Answered on 12/09/08, 7:24 pm

Jason Kessler Law Offices of Jason B. Kessler, P.C.

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Re: Defemation of Character

This is not defamation. There was no publication to a third party and you have no damages.

You should also know that defamation suits cost money and that attorneys do not take them on contingency.

Answered on 12/10/08, 12:55 am

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