Legal Question in Constitutional Law in North Carolina

If I just send a negative opionion to an individual, not a company, or post something for the public to see about someone, can I be sued?


Asked on 12/20/13, 7:14 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Kenneth Love Ken Love Law

Potentially. I believe you are referring to defamation claims.

The statement must be a lie (being negative is not enough...it must be false)

The statement must be made to a third party- individual or company

The statement must cause financial injury to the other person

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Answered on 12/27/13, 4:10 pm


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