2007-12-08 12:03:40 · 5 answers · asked by Greg 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You can make a 'statement of fact' where you simply put down what has happened and allow the reader to interpret it himself. It is basically an implicit argument. If this guy is shady then the facts will speak for themselves.
Stay away from passing opinions or bias or anything that is directly slanderous, such as calling him a shady salesman.
2007-12-08 12:22:12 · answer #1 · answered by Jarmin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course - in this society, anyone can sue for almost anything. However, if you can prove your allegations, it's not slander.
Without proof, your opinion won't stand a chance when scrutinized by the court.
2007-12-08 20:10:35 · answer #2 · answered by LeAnne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm canadian, but i know a bit about american law. Just as long as your not saying what you are as a fact, he can't win, (but he can sue you for just looking at him). E.g. you could say that he "might" be selling crap, he "could" be a liar or he "should" be killed, then he won't win against you if he does sue. But if you say he "is" selling crap, he "is" a liar and he "must" be killed, then youre done for. hope this helps your cause in destroying a "possible" bastard :-)
2007-12-08 23:50:52 · answer #3 · answered by Nerro 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes!! and if you can't prove your statements in court, you could be paying for the rest of your life. All you can say is you would not use him again, and would not recomend him to anyone.
2007-12-08 20:13:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a lawyer but as long as you stick to the facts and don't indulge in character assassination you are expressing free speech aren't you?
2007-12-08 20:09:54 · answer #5 · answered by harry hippy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋