Are any of your sons or sons in laws attorneys?
2007-08-25 12:19:03 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
Yes, I know what defamation of character is. And no, none of my sons or sons-in-law is an attorney, but one of my daughters is.
In English and American law, and systems based on them, libel and slander are two forms of defamation (or defamation of character), which is the tort or delict of making a false statement of fact that injures someone's reputation. "Defamation" is however the generally-used term internationally. Slander is a harmful statement in a transitory form, especially speech, and libel is a harmful statement in a fixed medium, especially writing but also a picture, sign, or electronic broadcast, each of which gives a common law right of action.
Providing, of course, that you are willing to accept that explanation from a FEMALE attorney.
2007-08-25 12:24:17 · answer #1 · answered by claudiacake 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Why can't a daughter be an attorney?
I believe defamation of character is when someone slanders you and damages your image to the point that you lose something of value in the community -- usually something that can be measured monetarily.
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2007-08-26 00:02:03 · answer #2 · answered by felines 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No lawyer, but defamation of character is a deliberate mis-statement of the facts around a person's reputation and character.
Libel is telling lies.
2007-08-25 22:52:44 · answer #3 · answered by Lizzy-tish 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A defamation is maligning someone - saying things about them that are both derogatory and false.
2007-08-25 19:40:39 · answer #4 · answered by old lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here is an easy-to-read discussion:
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-defamation-of-character.htm
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Hope it helps.
2007-08-25 19:23:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it's when someone makes untrue remarks about a person, therefore ruining their "good name" or character.
I have no children. But, I do have two male cousins that are lawyers. BTW, what is wrong with a WOMAN laywer???
2007-08-25 19:24:22 · answer #6 · answered by penwrite5 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I do, but no I don't have any sons. *I* have a JD.
And I'm a GIRL.
2007-08-25 19:26:34 · answer #7 · answered by abzolut 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes i do.
2007-08-25 19:21:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure I do. No they are not.
2007-08-25 20:22:33 · answer #9 · answered by plyjanney 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋