Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Libel and defamation

What is the statute of limitations for libel and/or defamation in California for a published novel?


Asked on 4/27/05, 7:40 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Christopher M. Brainard, Esq. C. M. Brainard & Associates - (310) 266-4115

Re: Libel and defamation

How long has it been? Since the book was last published? and since you discovered it? According to Section 340 of the California Code of Civil Procedure, the statute of limitations is normally one year from the date of publication. Each new time the false statement is made would constitute a "publication".

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Answered on 4/27/05, 8:17 pm


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