WOW!! Libel, Slander, and Defamation Law: The Basi
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Elements of a Defamation Lawsuit
State defamation laws vary, but some accepted standards exist no matter where you are or who you are suing. Generally, to win a defamation lawsuit, you must prove that:
Someone made a statement;
The statement was published;
The statement caused you injury;
The statement was false; and
The statement did not fall into a privileged category
https://www.findlaw.com/injury/torts-and-pers...asics.html
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