A form of publication which tends to cause one to lose the esteem of the community is defamation. This is injury to reputation. A person can be held liable for the defamation of another. In order to prove defamation, the plaintiff must prove:
- that a statement was made about the plaintiff's reputation, honesty or integrity that is not true;
- publication to a third party (i.e., another person hears or reads the statement); and
- the plaintiff suffers damages as a result of the statement.
Slander is a form of defamation that consists of making false oral statements about a person which would damage that person's reputation. If one spreads a rumor that his neighbor has been in jail and this is not true, the person making such false statements could be held liable for slander.
Defamation which occurs by written statements is known as libel. Libel also may result from a picture or visual representation. Truth is an absolute defense to slander or libel.
Some statements, while libelous or slanderous, are absolutely privileged in the sense that the statements can be made without fear of a lawsuit for slander. The best example is statements made in a court of law. An untrue statement made about a person in court which damages that person's reputation will generally not cause liability to the speaker as far as slander is concerned. However, if the statement is untrue, the person making it may be liable for criminal perjury.
If a communication is made in good faith on a subject in which the party communicating it has a legitimate right or interest in communicating it, this communication may be exempt from slander liability due to a qualified privileged.
The following form letter demands that someone cease making libelous or slanderous statements, or appropriate legal action will be taken.
Cease And Desist For Harassment And Slander In King
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A harassment cease and desist letter is a formal document where you ask someone to stop harassing you right away. In it you explain the actions that you consider harassment, tell the offenders you want them to stop these actions immediately, and state what the consequences will be if they don't.
Your letter should ideally state the specific defamatory statement, the reasons why it is untrue, and the damage you're suffering. Also, give the recipient a deadline by which they must retract their statements before you will need to take legal action.
Receiving a cease and desist letter is a serious issue. It indicates the sender's intention to pursue you for the alleged wrongdoing if you do not follow their demands. Receiving a cease and desist letter does not necessarily mean you will end up in Court.
This is to inform you that your harassing and intimidating actions against me and my family have become unbearable. Such anti-social behavior is completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated in any way, shape or form. This letter is to demand that your harassment and intimidation must cease and desist immediately.
Include your contact details: List your full name, address, phone number, and email. Address the recipient: Use their full name and mailing address. Describe the harassment: Specify dates, locations, and details of the behavior. Demand they stop: Clearly state they must cease all harassing actions immediately.
Demand they stop: Clearly state they must cease all harassing actions immediately. Warn of legal action: Explain that continued harassment may result in legal consequences. Request confirmation: Ask the recipient to acknowledge receipt and compliance.
Information To Include in Your Letter Give the basics. Tell your story. Explain how you want to resolve the problem. Describe your next steps. Send your complaint letter. Your Mailing Address Your City, State, Zip Code Your email address
Just write ``dear ______, this email is a polite but formal request that you please stop contacting me. your contact is unwanted and has become a source of upset for me, and i would therefore be grateful if you would stop and leave me in peace. thank you and best wishes.''
Anyone can write a cease and desist letter, which is not legally enforceable. Still, it's a good idea to consult an attorney to help you draft it, especially if your issue is embedded in a complex area of law, such as intellectual property or business law.
If a neighbor or another party is doing something that impacts your property, a Cease and Desist Letter may help. The letter can demand your neighbor stop certain actions that violate your rights.
