twice, could you sue for slander when its proven not true?
2007-01-19 08:19:37 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I think defamation is the issue here, not slander or libel. You would have to prove that some harm came to you. Was your reputation hurt as a result? I think it would be a difficult case to prove, but then, if you can win millions for spilling McDonald's coffee on your lap, anything is possible.
Unless there's more to the story, sounds like a frivolous lawsuit
2007-01-19 08:25:37 · answer #1 · answered by Tiramysu 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The embarrassment from is bad, but she needs to apologize to you. Anything else at this point you need to consult an attorney.
There was a lady that was wrongfully acused for shoplifitng here in Columbus, Georgia Mall.
She was approached by Security and escorted to the back and interrogated till police showed up. She had a receipt for the items she purchased at another store, but they refused to look at it and still said she shoplifted.
The camera shows her holding a shirt up and then putting it back in her purchase bag, but it never shows her pulling it out because the cameras turn. She was only trying to see how big of sweater to buy for her Son.
The security camera only catches her putting the shirt back in the bag as did also the security in back watching the monitor, but he fails to see her pull the shirt out of the bag also.
Now the Police arrive and she is hotter than a firecracker. Who 7 year old son is scared and also can't leave.
She is handcuffed and taken to the Police Station and then 5 hours later the truth is revealed that the shirt in the bag did not scan for the store she also had the receipt that showed proof of purchase form another store in the mall.
She is released from Jail to her husband hysterical crying and frustrated.
The Parisians Mall apologizes to her and give her a $50.00 gift certificate through the mail.
She takes that certificate to the attorney's office and sues for false arrest.
On the day of the court hearing, Parisians settles out of court for one-million dollars........lesson here~~~~Chekc her receipt next time. That goof cost them a bump.
She had to wait three years for the court.
So if you were taken to jail for false arrest, you would be in some big money.
2007-01-19 08:37:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she beleived you were stealing gas, no. This case, like any other slander case would be very difficult to prove. You would have to show that she knew her allegations to be false at the time she made them (whether they were proven to be false in the end or not is irrelevant). You have to show that these allegations were made out of malice and that you suffered some kind of damage as a result of these allegations.
Lets look at your case:
1. You cannot prove that she knew that the allegation was false
2. You cannot prove she made the allegation out of malice
3. You may be able to show damage (financial, social or other) as a result of these allegations.
Without 1 and 2 you have no case.
2007-01-19 08:24:57 · answer #3 · answered by msi_cord 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
do you would possibly want to get a pastime....are you loopy?? enable your spouse convey domicile the William Maxwell Aitken...even even if it really is stolen....Hell i'm no mathematician yet i'd say that $4.80 5 in 2 weeks is authentic funds correct there. And tell your spouse the genuine relaxing is snorting chalk or perhaps more desirable smoking play-doe joints. so a procedures as you funds is in contact how about you commence sniffing the sharpie markers and that way you'd be to severe to inform that your broke because of her drug habit.
2016-10-17 02:21:09 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would I personally? no, I'd tell her to f-off and that I'll get my gas elsewhere and tell everyone I know how they'll get accused of being a thief there.
Can you sue though? Sure, although to be successful, you probably need some evidence.
2007-01-19 08:23:38 · answer #5 · answered by mr_peepers810 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know about lawsuits here, but I sure as h**l would be telling everyone who would listen about it.
Speak to his wallet and he will put her on a short leash.
2007-01-19 08:28:31 · answer #6 · answered by credo quia est absurdum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you would have to prove in court that what she says has resulted in a direct loss to you. that means proof, with a dollar amount attached.
2007-01-19 08:26:11 · answer #7 · answered by bush deathgrip 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends. You might have a good case if she has ruined your reputation. You might want to check with a lawyer.
2007-01-19 08:22:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would say yes,you must find a good legal defense.
2007-01-19 08:23:15 · answer #9 · answered by one10soldier 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. Everything should be on tape and register receipts.
2007-01-19 08:27:12 · answer #10 · answered by S. B. 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋