What is Libel?


Definition Privilege Defense Other Countires	Libel - is a published or broadcast false and defamatory statement which damages the reputation of an individual. According to the THE 'LECTRIC LAW LIBRARY(tm) (See www.lectlaw.com ) libel is Published material meeting three conditions: the material is defamatory either on its face or indirectly; the defamatory statement is about someone who is identifiable to one or more persons; and the material must be distributed to someone other than the offended party; i.e. published; distinguished from slander. (For more details, see http://192.41.4.29/def/l032 ).

Libel - is a published or broadcast false and defamatory statement which damages the reputation of an individual.

According to the THE 'LECTRIC LAW LIBRARY(tm) (See www.lectlaw.com ) libel is

Published material meeting three conditions: the material is defamatory either on its face or indirectly; the defamatory statement is about someone who is identifiable to one or more persons; and the material must be distributed to someone other than the offended party; i.e. published; distinguished from slander. (For more details, see http://192.41.4.29/def/l032 ).