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What is the law exactly in Missouri
Optional Information: Country relating to Question: United StatesState (if USA): Missouri
Hello and thank you for contacting Just Answer.
I understand that you would like to know what the law in Missouri is, but there are many laws, so could you let me know what is the issue and your specific question and I would be glad to try to assist. Thanks.
My character is being defamed by people with whom I used to work. This gossip is being passed to people with whom I currently attend church.
I am unable to to be specific. I simply want these people to understand that there are laws which could make it possible for them to be sued if the the gossip is not checked. I really don't think they realize how serious their talk is.
I have done nothing in my former job to cause myself to be slandered other than displease one of my coworkers.
I want a copy of the defamation law in Missouri.
My husband was warned last week by one of his attorneys concerning another matter to be careful NOT to defame a former employee as he could be sued.
I want to see the law.
In Missouri, the elements you must prove for a defamation case are:1. publication 2. of a defamatory statement 3. that identifies the plaintiff4. that is false5. that is published with the requisite degree of fault, and 6. damages the plaintiff's reputation. The legal support for this is the case citeOvercast v. Billings Mut. Ins. Co., 11 S.W.3d 62, 70 (Mo. 2000) I hope that this helps answer your question. Please let me know if I can further assist. Thank you!
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Thank you! I realize that it is a law that is often threatened, seldom used law. You told me what I need to know!