A retraction is the withdrawal of defamatory statements previously made. A notice or demand for retraction that is made pursuant to a statute must conform to the requirements of the statute. Generally, a notice should indicate to the publisher the words expected to be retracted and furnish an opportunity to publish a retraction. This notice also contains a demand for an apology.
Connecticut Notice or Demand for Retraction Regarding Libelous Publication and Apology - Defamation of Character
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Retraction is to take back something previously stated. Retraction may occur with reference to a confession of a crime or to an anticipatory breach of a contract. Additionally, in the context of defamation suits, a retraction of the language giving rise to potential liability may be a defense.
A business may offer to buy another business but then retract the offer before the parties discuss the terms. In a situation like this, a retraction may have legal or financial consequences for the business that performs the retraction. A contractor may bid on a project but then retract its bid.
If the plaintiff requests and is refused a retraction, the refusal can be pleaded as malice and go to a jury to recover punitive damages. Conversely, if the plaintiff does request and receives a retraction before filing suit, this is not a bar to a defamation suit, since retraction is not legal exoneration.
: to withdraw (as an offer, a statement, or a claim) the newspaper retracted the story.
Retraction is a right held by journals who have authority to decide what they will publish, a right that extends to removing previously published work.
Retracting an allegedly defamatory statement will often serve as a defense to any defamation lawsuit, especially if the retraction includes an apology. Some states even require people who are considering defamation lawsuits to request a retraction before filing suit.
Retraction is to take back something previously stated. Retraction may occur with reference to a confession of a crime or to an anticipatory breach of a contract. Additionally, in the context of defamation suits, a retraction of the language giving rise to potential liability may be a defense.
An example is ?Tom Smith stole money from his employer.? If this is untrue and if making the statement damages Tom's reputation or ability to work, it is defamation.
