Tennessee Libel & Slander Questions & Answers
Q: What can I do about someone publicly posting false things and slander about me on social media?
Timur Akpinar's answer
I do not practice in Tennessee but your question remains open for four weeks. You could consult with an attorney in your state to evaluate the things posted, and learn if it would be cost-effective to pursue such a claim. You could also inquire with the attorney about the timeframes within which you must take action to preserve your legal rights, as defamation causes of action in general have relatively short statutes of limitations.
Tim Akpinar
I do not practice in Tennessee but your question remains open for four weeks. You could consult with an attorney in your state to evaluate the things posted, and learn if it would be cost-effective to pursue such a claim. You could also inquire with the attorney about the timeframes within which you must take action to preserve your legal rights, as defamation causes of action in general have relatively short statutes of limitations.
Tim Akpinar
Q: I'm being given death threats from 2 individuals, from a group I was "working" with. they issue me a cease and desist.
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Answered on Oct 2, 2018
Answered on Oct 2, 2018
Peter Munsing's answer
You have a claim for unjust enrichment, possibly contract claims and conversion. You need a member of the Trial Lawyers Assn for the place where this happened or the corporation is located. Look for one who handles commercial claims.
You have a claim for unjust enrichment, possibly contract claims and conversion. You need a member of the Trial Lawyers Assn for the place where this happened or the corporation is located. Look for one who handles commercial claims.
Q: Do I have a legitimate case against my former employer for defamation of character, lost wages, emotional damages, etc ?
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Answered on Sep 26, 2018
Answered on Sep 26, 2018
Mr. Kent Thomas Jones Esq.'s answer
I have not researched that issue legally, because I have had no cases on that subject. However, when I was a senior partner at a large, multi-state law firm, it was very important, based on our lawyers' advice, that the CEO only disclose the date of hire and the date the employee left. That was very important. I suspect that our corporate lawyers were correct that you can get in a lot of trouble if you disclose more than that. I suggest that you obtain local counsel to help you with the...
I have not researched that issue legally, because I have had no cases on that subject. However, when I was a senior partner at a large, multi-state law firm, it was very important, based on our lawyers' advice, that the CEO only disclose the date of hire and the date the employee left. That was very important. I suspect that our corporate lawyers were correct that you can get in a lot of trouble if you disclose more than that. I suggest that you obtain local counsel to help you with the...
Q: What do I do about a( sheriff dupty) and a 911 worker posting false accusations about me on Facebook
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Answered on Sep 12, 2018
Answered on Sep 12, 2018
Peter Munsing's answer
Violation of privacy, slander---get screen captures of the postings, go see a member of the Tenn Assn for Justice who handles those cases--they give free consults
Violation of privacy, slander---get screen captures of the postings, go see a member of the Tenn Assn for Justice who handles those cases--they give free consults
Q: My name isn't on the birth certificate, does not have my last name, mother has full custody, and i dont see him. Help?
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Answered on Mar 17, 2018
Answered on Mar 17, 2018
Marjorie A Bristol's answer
It sounds like you need a lawyer to help you establish paternity and potentially seek custody of your son. If you prove through DNA that you are the father, the court may order that the child has your last name.
It sounds like you need a lawyer to help you establish paternity and potentially seek custody of your son. If you prove through DNA that you are the father, the court may order that the child has your last name.
Q: What are my options when my girlfriends ex husband is using false claims from his family and friends against me in court
Marjorie A Bristol's answer
You have no legal options related to the custody case. Your girlfriend does. She needs a lawyer. You may have a defamation cause of action but an attorney would need to review more facts than you have included here to advise you.
You have no legal options related to the custody case. Your girlfriend does. She needs a lawyer. You may have a defamation cause of action but an attorney would need to review more facts than you have included here to advise you.
Q: My car got broken into and I got robbed due to negligence from the security team at a hotel. Would I win a lawsuit?
Bennett James Wills' answer
Would you win? Who knows. You may have a case for negligence and other tort claims against the hotel. But you would have to prove that they didn't provide proper security or were otherwise negligence and that they breached their duty of care and caused you to suffer damages.
Would you win? Who knows. You may have a case for negligence and other tort claims against the hotel. But you would have to prove that they didn't provide proper security or were otherwise negligence and that they breached their duty of care and caused you to suffer damages.
Q: What is the statute of limitations on tampering with evidence in Tennessee? Thank you.
Lawrence James Arnkoff's answer
I believe the SOL on tampering with evidence which is a class C felony is 4 years.
I believe the SOL on tampering with evidence which is a class C felony is 4 years.
Q: Need help with lawyer for daughter in sevier county Tn.for dcf and malpractice suit on hospitals.
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Answered on Dec 21, 2017
Answered on Dec 21, 2017
Marjorie A Bristol's answer
The are experienced attorney who can help your daughter. You can find them by searching here or other sites. She needs a lawyer as soon as possible. Best of luck!
The are experienced attorney who can help your daughter. You can find them by searching here or other sites. She needs a lawyer as soon as possible. Best of luck!
Q: How to sue my ex girlfriend for damages to another car in an accident, stealing and totally my car, the person suing me
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Answered on Oct 9, 2017
Answered on Oct 9, 2017
Peter Munsing's answer
If you had insurance that should cover the suit. Even if they say they aren't covering the event,you are being sued and they should cover you, and get you an attorney. That's what you pay insurance for. They will go after your girlfriend.You can also sue her for the loss of your car but you may be unlikely to recover for that.
If you had insurance that should cover the suit. Even if they say they aren't covering the event,you are being sued and they should cover you, and get you an attorney. That's what you pay insurance for. They will go after your girlfriend.You can also sue her for the loss of your car but you may be unlikely to recover for that.
Q: live in TN, My son 18 (17 at conception) mom is 15, Her mother is using child as leverage over him...
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Answered on May 13, 2017
Answered on May 13, 2017
Mr. William Ray Glasgow's answer
He has as much right to see that child as the mother does. Grandma needs to butt out. She can tell her daughter what to do, but as the child's father, your son can assert himself, even remove the child from the mother if the grandmother is creating such a hostile environment to be detrimental to the relationship between the child and the parents. You and your son need to see a lawyer and learn what both his and your rights are as both parent and grandparents in Tennessee. Your son is...
He has as much right to see that child as the mother does. Grandma needs to butt out. She can tell her daughter what to do, but as the child's father, your son can assert himself, even remove the child from the mother if the grandmother is creating such a hostile environment to be detrimental to the relationship between the child and the parents. You and your son need to see a lawyer and learn what both his and your rights are as both parent and grandparents in Tennessee. Your son is...
Q: Can I sue for defamation if someone claims I threatened their kids filed charges & the "threat" is found to be baseless
David Alan Wolf's answer
A defamation case or claim is quite difficult and complex. There are two ways to view any case including a defamation case: 1. Legal Cause of Action; and 2. Practical Cause of Action. If the elements of a legal case can be alleged and proved, then an action of defamation can be pursued. Each State has different rules and standards in place for defamation cases. Then, the question is whether it makes practical sense to pursue such a case. If the statements were intentionally made with the...
A defamation case or claim is quite difficult and complex. There are two ways to view any case including a defamation case: 1. Legal Cause of Action; and 2. Practical Cause of Action. If the elements of a legal case can be alleged and proved, then an action of defamation can be pursued. Each State has different rules and standards in place for defamation cases. Then, the question is whether it makes practical sense to pursue such a case. If the statements were intentionally made with the...
Q: Where can I get a lawyer to sue someone for lieing on me
John M DeProspo's answer
You have not provided enough information to understand what "lieing on you" means. The type of lawyer that handles defamation cases would be a personal injury lawyer.
You have not provided enough information to understand what "lieing on you" means. The type of lawyer that handles defamation cases would be a personal injury lawyer.
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