NO. |
Defamation |
Slander of Title |
1)
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The statement published is defamatory. |
The statement is not necessarily defamatory. |
2) |
The statement injuries the moral character of a person. |
The statement is injurious to the property or title of a person. |
3) |
It may not be malicious |
It is malicious. |
4) |
The form of publication is important. If it is published in a permanent form it is libel, otherwise it is slander. |
Whether written or spoken, it is equally actionable. |
5) |
The right of Action dies with the person. |
The right of action survives even after death. |
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