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