Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Missouri

Can-I-sue-a-public-person-for-Slander-if-I-am-not-the-one-being-Slandered?


Asked on 11/25/13, 3:34 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Smith LawSmith

Unless you're acting on behalf of a minor, (or an incompetent or incapacitated person), you probably cannot sue for slander of someone other than yourself. You can file the suit, But, it will likely be Dismissed. You might be liable for tortious prosecution for filing the worthless suit.

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Answered on 12/03/13, 3:25 am


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