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Can you sue someone for a false accusation ?
Can you sue someone for a false accusation ? If someone has given false or misleading statements against you, which has caused damage to your reputation in any way, you can sue him for defamation.
Conditions necessary to sue for defamation
There are certain conditions that need to be fulfilled if you want to sue someone for defamation.
- The statement must be false and derogatory.
- The statement must refer to the plaintiff.
- The statement must be published.
If all the above conditions are fulfilled, you can sue them for defamation.
2 types of defamation.
There are 2 types of defamation that you can sue a person for. They are:
- Libel
- Slander
- Libel – Libel is a false statement that is in written form and has been published. For example, newspaper, journals or any social media.
- Slander – Slander is a false statement that has been spoken or exists in temporary form. For example, speech or casual conversation.
Remedies
Defamation is a criminal as well as a civil offence. It means that depending on the type of statement given, the accused can either be asked to give compensation or face imprisonment or both.
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