Yes, however such allegations are often difficult to substantiate even in a small claims case. Judges are generally reluctant to grant monetary recovery awards unless the plaintiff can prove a financial hardship was created due to the defendant's actions. Sure, you can. The answer above is totally true.
Defamation of Character is a legal term which describes libel and slander accusations.
Yes, libel (written statements tending to cause defamation of character) and slander (oral statements tending to cause defamation of character) are the two forms of defamation.
Yes, a defamation of character is a tort. It' the same as Libel and slander.
Written defamation is known as libel. It is the publication of a remark that injures the reputation or character of someone.
Libel and slander are the two main defamation of character torts.
Call it a verbal defamation of a person's character that is untrue.
Your only legal action would be to take them to court in a civil suit for slander and defamation.
In order to sue for defamation of character, you will have to prove that your reputation was damaged due to slander or libel. You will have to present your case in a court of law.
Slander, defamation, tirade, censure, derision
Defamation of character in print would be libel. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libel_%28disambiguation%29
Slander or Defamation of character.
Slander