... Even if everything they narrated was true.
And if they would be, who would have to prove what?
I'm just asking this out of curiosity... I love reading non-fiction books, and I have at times asked this question to myself...
2007-08-12 11:15:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The authors use real names if the case has been completely adjudicated and is out of the court system, and if the facts they write about cannot be misconstrued as slander.
Check out Ann Rule's website - she talks about that subject.
http://www.annrules.com/
2007-08-12 11:41:36 · answer #1 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If the writer uses a name and the story behind the name is the same as the life of the person with the name....without their permission it could give rise to legal action....but it would have to be dealt with within the legal system proving the allegations....
2007-08-12 18:36:01 · answer #2 · answered by kadnil 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not always. If they have permission, they are not. If there is anything that could harm the reputation of the individual, YES they are. That doesn't mean they'll lose such a suit.
2007-08-12 18:44:47 · answer #3 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they said something that was defamatory and couldn't prove it, they could be sued.
2007-08-12 18:22:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋