Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Virginia

Libel?

Someone tells your potential customers that you are quaote ''not a professional''. Is this libel or just an opinion and not actionable?


Asked on 4/03/07, 1:45 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Ruth Emily Kochard Ruth Emily Kochard, Counselor at Law

Re: Libel?

Whether it is slander (spoken, versus libel which is written) depends on the circumstances, though typically such would fall within opinion.

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Answered on 4/03/07, 10:02 am
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Libel?

You've got it, most likely the latter(in my opinion).

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Answered on 4/03/07, 6:54 am


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