QUESTION
My husband’s ex wife's mother is telling people that I murdered my stepdaughter can I pursue slander charges?
Asked on Aug 01st, 2013 on Litigation - North Carolina
10 ANSWERS
Auto Attorney serving Bloomfield Hills, MI
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Gregory M. Janks, P.C.
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Sure. Slander per se is when you are alleged to have committed a crime or have a loathsome disease. You can win the liability part of the case by proving she unjustly accused you of a crime. You still must prove publication of the slander and what your damages may be. You also will have the potential issue of collectability as to any Judgment you obtain.
Answered on Aug 08th, 2013 at 1:12 AM
James Edward Smith
Yes, unless she has proof you did it.
Answered on Aug 08th, 2013 at 1:12 AM
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The David F. Stoddard Law Firm
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Yes, you can sue for slander. If she owns no property, you may not get anything, but you can sue.
Answered on Aug 08th, 2013 at 1:12 AM
Thomas Edward Gates
Yes, you may. But, make sure that she has the resources to pay any judgment, otherwise, you are wasting your money for an attorney.
Answered on Aug 08th, 2013 at 1:12 AM
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Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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Yes, is she collectable?
Answered on Aug 08th, 2013 at 1:12 AM
Yes, but does she have any assets; suing her might by itself cause her to stop defaming you.
Answered on Aug 08th, 2013 at 1:12 AM
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Andrew T. Velonis, P.C.
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Yes, and you can probably get a restraining order as well. You will probably have to pay legal expenses rather than having a lawyer work on contingency, but it will be worth it to get the right result.
Answered on Aug 08th, 2013 at 1:12 AM
James Eugene Hasser
Yes, it is slander per se to accuse another of a crime. Good luck.
Answered on Aug 08th, 2013 at 1:12 AM
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Paul Whitfield and Associates P.A.
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Sure. Fat chance on collecting from crazies.
Answered on Aug 08th, 2013 at 1:11 AM
John J. Carney
It is very hard to sue for slander since you need money damages. Did you lose money or business? No lawyer will take such a case unless he can get $50,000 in damages as it is a lot of work.
Answered on Aug 08th, 2013 at 1:11 AM