How do I know if I have a case to sue for slander?

Answer by  John (9008)

The only way to know for certain is to discuss what happened in detail with an attorney. In general, however, slander cases are extremely difficult to win. First of all, you need to show tangible harm beyond mere hurt feelings. Also, you must prove that what the person said is false and that they knew it to be false.

Answer by  patti (29325)

You must be able to show that the words said harmed you in a real(monetary) way resulting in loss of work/wages/credibility and/or caused you to suffer public ridicule.

Answer by  patti (29325)

You must be able to prove how you were harmed, and the harm has to be measurable in terms of dollars: you lost your job, you couldn't get work, your reputation suffered. The party you sue must have extensive assets and you must be able to afford counsel.

Answer by  Dean (4035)

You must be able to prove real damage: you lost money, you suffered ridicule, you lost your job, you can't get work, your friends turned away from you. Hurt feelings or being angry are not grounds. You must have lost something tangible AND be able to prove the loss.

Answer by  zaktak (28)

In order to sue for slander, there must be evidence that the crime did in fact happen. I would suggest trying to find eye witnesses who saw the slanderous statements being said. If you can't find one, the accused would probably not see any legal action coming to affect them unless there was a confession

Answer by  kither04 (28)

Unfortunately slander is one of the hardest cases to bring to court to sue over. Neighbors want to sue each other for talking behind each others back but it doesn't happen that way. You only have a case when the slander results in you taking a financial loss.

Answer by  ferfer72 (2623)

The person had to know what they were saying was false (at the time they said it). The false statements had to cause you financial or personal loss. If these two conditions have been met, you should consult a lawyer.

Answer by  withluck (1745)

You can sue for slander if you deem it necessary. The amount you can sue for would need to be based on exact and proven monetary loss. This loss would have to be enough to justify the suit for slander and the proof would have to be very specific and the evidence very compelling.