answered on Jul 9, 2022
Contact a local attorney experienced with defamation cases. They are tough cases under Missouri law because you must prove actual damages. Here is a link to the leading Missouri Supreme Court case on defamation.
https://law.justia.com/cases/missouri/supreme-court/1993/75201-0.html
answered on Jul 4, 2022
Courtroom testimony is generally subject to an absolute privilege in a claim for defamation.
answered on May 22, 2022
Judicial immunity will likely preclude such a case by you.
Me and my wife have been attacked by a couple in our town for weeks now. Numerous posts on FB and numerous videos saying things that have been proven false. My wife is a teacher in our town and they have made numerous posts attacking her career as well and its getting severely out of hand. We have... Read more »
answered on Mar 16, 2022
Your next step is to schedule a consultation with an attorney who understands and has experience with defamation matters under Missouri law. Generally, a cease and desist letter from an attorney is a good first step before jumping into litigation.
I am sorry that you and your wife are... Read more »
I will do my best to keep this brief yet concise. I have primary residential custody of 4 children who were the product of a previous marriage. I remarried and we live in Jackson County MO.The divorce and custody agreement were filed in Leavenworth County KS. There is an open child abuse... Read more »
answered on Jan 18, 2022
It’s unclear what relief you seek. Small claims court is only for money damages. Okay you seek injunctive relief, such as an order into remove the defamatory statements, you cannot get such relief in small claims court.
Whether you hire an attorney to sue will depend largely on whether... Read more »
To pay back money that was not stolen from them and had me come in after I was fired to train someone to use computer I have emails were they say I stoled from them with I didn’t, I have proof. Can I sue for defamation of character I had 10yr with them with never one issue
answered on Dec 20, 2021
Defamation cases are tough and expensive in Missouri. If your employer merely sent false emails to you and terminated your employment because it believed you committed theft, then you don't have a basis for a defamation suit in Missouri. Defamation requires publication of the false statement... Read more »
answered on May 13, 2021
In Missouri, defamation claims are tough. It’s not enough to prove a false statement was made, a plaintiff must also prove actual damages.
I can't relocate at this moment
answered on Feb 28, 2021
You've not provided any facts so there's no way to determine whether you are entitled to a return of your security deposit. If you are looking to terminate your lease before the agreed-up term expires, then it is unrealistic to believe that your landlord will simple agree to a mutual... Read more »
How do I refute/overturn a preponderance of evidence that supports finding of neglect?
Shall I go about disproving what was recorded in their wildy false and egregious reports?
Or is there a specific rubric or factors that determine their decision?
answered on Jan 27, 2021
In order to better advise you on your situation, I would need to know more information about the specifics of your case. I'd highly recommend retaining an experienced family law attorney for the matter.
I recently commented on a forum post. The situation I commented on was odd and many people questioned it, including me. My comment was a bit disrespectful, another poster gave more information, which led me to apologizing publicly & going on to support the poster. In this process, a woman... Read more »
answered on Nov 25, 2020
Based on the information you shared, I don't think you'd have a viable case for defamation for two reasons. First, you haven't articulated any objectively false statement she made about you. Second, you haven't articulated any damages that you suffered. Hurt feeling are not... Read more »
I was at work clocking in at our time clock, when one of my coworkers was talking very loudly about a situation that happened that morning that involved me ,but not her, she was speaking to our boss very rudely about me, cursing telling him that I was bitching and shouldn’t have talked to another... Read more »
answered on Nov 5, 2020
Defamation cases in Missouri are difficult and expensive.
You haven't identified anything said that was objectively false (as opposed to opinion). Someone saying that you were "bitching and shouldn’t have talked to another person in a certain manner" is a statement of... Read more »
Yesterday I got into an argument with a customer she claims I called her a racial slur and discriminated against her. I did not call her anything and we're of the same race. We're both mexican and I work in a Mexican restaurant. The only people there at the time was her and her friend and... Read more »
answered on Sep 15, 2020
Anyone can sue anyone for anything. I understand that you are saying you didn't call her a racial slur but even if you did that would not support a claim for defamation because, among other things, defamation requires and objectively false statement rather than opinion, as well as resulting... Read more »
Renting 2 53' semi trailers for storage, they did not take a payment prior to serving me with court papers.
answered on Jul 27, 2020
I don't know the facts about your court date. If the court erred as to the date, then you can file an appropriate motion seeking to excuse you from the consequences of missing the court date. This is not a libel or slander matter and the court would be entitled to judicial immunity.... Read more »
I know I didn’t do it.
answered on May 21, 2020
You didn't ask a legal question but if you are wondering what to do you could contact a local criminal defense attorney if you thing there will be charges against you.
property manager lied to landlord stating I am 3 mos. behind to get me evicted when I owed Feb. rent of $525, $25 for Jan., and $10 from October. I knew I owed Feb. rent because it was 13 days late with $10 a day late fee. I paid it all in their office, Feb. 14. Was handed 30 eviction for refusing... Read more »
answered on Mar 1, 2020
You didn’t state when the current lease term ends. Here is what matters:
1. Is the lease term ending soon? If so, that’s all that really matters. A landlord isn’t required to renew a lease or enter into a new lease with you.
2. Are you in breach of the current lease?... Read more »
I was told that only the prosecutor can pursue the person who sued me in civil case and lied under oath, because perjury is a crime.
If that is true, how can I be sued for a CRIME, if not by the PROSECUTOR, in CRIMINAL Court????
Ok. To try to be clearer.... OJ Simpson was tried for... Read more »
answered on Jan 11, 2020
I’m not following your post. Perjury is a crime and you seem to understand that a prosecutor prosecutes criminal cases. Some acts can be pursued both civilly and criminally. Think OJ Simpson.
answered on Sep 25, 2019
Your question is not an issue of defamantion.
Missouri is a one-party state as to recording of calls. That means one party to the conversation can record the call even without the other's permission. A person not a party to your call should not record your call if you had a... Read more »
He works under our local ENT whom my patients visit for other issues and then it turns into a hearing test and recommendation they buy hearing aids from him. He asks how much they paid and whom he bought from? Then he slanders and bad mouths the price they paid and me personally, since I have done... Read more »
answered on Sep 25, 2019
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In order to form an opionion as to whether you've been defamed and whether it would be worth suing for defamation, I would need to know what was said, when, and other information relevant for a defamtion claim. Defamation cases are difficult under... Read more »
The woman stated I made a scene hit a glass window and pretty much blew up on her when I simply asked why the woman in front of me wasn't asked for her identification when I was I stated I was a regular there and when the lady told me if I didn't look 27 they had to its the law I said... Read more »
answered on Sep 9, 2019
You put your question under the libel & slander category but you’ve not described any defamatory statement.
Regardless, not every wrong warrants a lawsuit. I doubt you’d want to spend thousands of dollars hiring a lawyer to bring the lawsuit that you envision.
He also stated he had me evicted which is a lie and prevented me from getting a place to live. Can I sue for slander?
answered on Jul 24, 2019
You may indeed sue for defamation. Better questions are:
1. How much have you been damaged in dollar terms?
2. If you sue and get a judgment will it be collectible?
3. How many thousands of dollars are you willing to spend to hire an attorney to litigation the case?... Read more »
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