QUESTION
Can I be sued for libel/defamation from Canada? How?
Asked on Aug 20th, 2015 on Litigation - Washington
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Assume guilt. How will the plaintiff in Canada enforce damages when I am in the US? Can they force me to attend the trial in Canada? How likely will I be able to apply US libel law?
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First find a Canadian lawyer. It is possible that a Canadian judgement could be registered in an American court and be enforced as if it were a U.S. Judgment.
Answered on Aug 21st, 2015 at 4:42 AM
Ronald A. Steinberg
I guess that it depends on Canadian law.
Answered on Aug 21st, 2015 at 12:08 AM
James Eugene Hasser
Possibly, if they could establish jurisdiction over you. You may want to consult a Canadian lawyer. Good luck.
Answered on Aug 20th, 2015 at 6:18 PM
Lisa Hurtado McDonnell
Not a personal injury question!
Answered on Aug 20th, 2015 at 5:14 PM
You can not be forced to attend trial in another country and a Canadian court's decision would not be enforceable here. If the tort occurred in Canada, their legal principles would apply.
Answered on Aug 20th, 2015 at 4:14 PM
Thomas Edward Gates
US liable law has no effect in Canada.
Answered on Aug 20th, 2015 at 3:11 PM