Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Massachusetts

Are statements made on affidavits considered protected speech (in civil court proceedings)?


Asked on 3/09/11, 7:25 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Christopher Vaughn-Martel Charles River Law Partners, LLC

It depends what you mean by "protected". In the context of a charge of defamation, statements made in connection with a court proceding are "privileged". In other contexts, e.g. perjury, your words are not protected.

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Answered on 3/09/11, 8:18 am


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