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.
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What is The Statute of Limitations in My State? – State Defamation Law Chart StateStatute of Limitations Nevada 2 year statute of limitations for defamation action New Hampshire 3 year statute of limitations for defamation action New Jersey 1 year statute of limitations for defamation action23 more rows •
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To win a defamation case, you must prove the following: The defendant made a statement about you. The statement is false. They didn't have a privilege to make the statement. The defendant made the statement with negligent, reckless or intentional disregard of the truth. Your reputation is damaged as a result.
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What is The Statute of Limitations in My State? – State Defamation Law Chart StateStatute of Limitations Nevada 2 year statute of limitations for defamation action New Hampshire 3 year statute of limitations for defamation action New Jersey 1 year statute of limitations for defamation action23 more rows •
The amount one can sue for defamation varies widely based on several factors including the severity and extent of damage caused by the defamatory statement. However, damages typically range from thousands to millions of dollars depending on circumstances such as loss earnings and emotional distress.
3 years for most felonies, The statute of limitations in Nevada is the window of time prosecutors have to press charges for a particular offense.
1. Within 6 years: (a) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 62B. 420 and 176.275, an action upon a judgment or decree of any court of the United States, or of any state or territory within the United States, or the renewal thereof.
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PLEASE NOTE: No one at the Attorney General's office can provide you with legal advice. The Nevada Attorney General's Office serves as the top law enforcement office for the State of Nevada and as a resource Nevadans can turn to for help.Nevada law recognizes two forms of defamation: libel and slander. The difference is whether the statements are made verbally (slander) or in writing libel). If you are in need of legal assistance, but cannot afford a lawyer, a Nevada legal aid provider or pro bono legal services may be available to you. The Attorney General's office may contact you if additional information is needed. Discover how to protect your reputation in Las Vegas, Nevada. Learn about defamation of character and your legal rights with Baker Law Group.
