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2/25/10, 4:41 pm

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Is it possible for someone to have legal standing (for example, a descendant ) to sue for slander of a deceased person? If so, would the person suffering damages be the deceased or the person bringing suit (or both)?

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You can bring a claim against the executor/administrator of the deceased's estate. Assuming your claim is timely brough...

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Christopher Vaughn-Martel

The estate of the deceased person could potentially have a claim or claims against the slandering person, if all of the ...

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George Davis

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