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In general terms, libel is constituted by the printing or otherwise publishing of injurious written statements, known to be false by the writer, that harm another party's character. You can sue someone for libel if you have reason to believe the printed defamatory statements were injurious to your personal or financial standing.
Be prepared, if you are the plaintiff, to demonstrate in concrete terms exactly how the libel caused injury to you or your party. Be prepared to show documentation illustrating financial losses, especially in cases where the libel disrupted a business. Personal injury must also be proven in tangible terms, though this can get more complex. Discuss such situations with an attorney if you are going to sue someone.
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