2007-05-16 05:30:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Libel is in print; slander is spoken
2007-05-16 05:36:58 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Vincent Van Jessup 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
As stated before, libel is written, filmed or in some other permanent form, whilst slander is spoken. Also, libel is actionable per se, in other words the claimant does not have to prove any loss flowing from the libel. In defamation, however, and except in a very few cases, the claimant has to prove that he has suffered a financial loss (and I would suggest, a substantial loss to make the action worthwhile)
2007-05-16 13:05:39 · answer #2 · answered by rdenig_male 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
libel is written and slander is spoken. but both are covered under the same legal actions.
2007-05-16 14:46:02 · answer #3 · answered by Adrian B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Libel is a printed matter, such as a newspaper or web-site.
Slander could be any kind of statement, in print or verbal.
Both of them are attempts to use false information to damage someone's reputation.
2007-05-16 12:37:33 · answer #4 · answered by Todd 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
written- libel
slander- written
textbook def. only, the lines have blurred in some cases.
2007-05-16 12:41:55 · answer #5 · answered by lorem_ipsum 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"Slander spoken".
2007-05-16 13:24:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋