What do I ned to prove a defamation of character case?

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What do I ned to prove a defamation of character case?

Recently I made a trade with another breeder. After everything was already done she started changing things, so I requested a contract. The lady refused and has posted pictures of my dog on multiple huge sites saying I refused to sign litter registration. AKC does even send out approval until litter is born. They aren’t due for 2 weeks. These ads have been posted almost a month and have effected me horribly.All I asked is for a contract of original terms because she kept changing things and she refused. She’s threatened me, put me down and now posted about me all over the net.

Asked on February 24, 2012 under Personal Injury, North Carolina

Answers:

S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

Defamation is a false statement made with knowledge of its falsity communicated to a third party who recognizes that the statement is defamatory and the defamatory communication is injurious to your reputation. 

The above is what you will need to prove in a lawsuit for defamation.

Each repetition of the defamatory statement is actionable in a lawsuit for defamation.

Libel is written defamation.  Slander is spoken defamation.

Your damages (the amount of compensation you are seeking in a lawsuit) for defamation would include mental distress, loss of friends or associates resulting from the defamatory statement and if applicable medical bills and physical illness.


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