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libel per quod

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A quick definition of libel per quod:

Libel is when someone says or writes something bad about another person that is not true. It can be in writing, pictures, or even on the internet. Libel is a type of defamation, which means hurting someone's reputation. There are different types of libel, like group libel, which is when a whole group of people is defamed, and libel per se, which is when the statement is obviously bad. Some types of libel can only be punished if the person who was hurt can prove that they lost money or something else because of it. Libel used to be a crime, but now it is mostly a civil matter.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Libel per quod is a type of libel that is only actionable if special damages are alleged and proven. It can also refer to a type of libel where the defamatory meaning is not apparent on the face of the statement but must be proved from extrinsic circumstances.

Examples:

  • Example 1: A newspaper publishes an article stating that a local business owner has been accused of embezzlement. If the business owner can prove that they lost customers or revenue as a result of the article, they may have a case for libel per quod.
  • Example 2: A blogger writes a post about a celebrity, using coded language that implies the celebrity is a drug addict. The post itself does not explicitly state this, but the blogger's readers understand the implication. This could be considered libel per quod.

These examples illustrate how libel per quod can be more difficult to prove than other types of libel, as it requires the plaintiff to show specific damages or prove the defamatory meaning through extrinsic evidence.

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RoaldDahl
16:15
So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
16:26
Cool
RoaldDahl
16:26
thank you!!!! i hope it means something
pinkandblue
16:31
fart
IrishDinosaur
16:36
Mich R gang lesgooo
Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
12:11
I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
12:18
I think the user profiles are broken
19:29
Any word out of Notre Dame?
19:29
Only the invitation to apply for LSE
19:29
Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
19:50
when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
0:30
how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
Right. Broken links smh
I've been UR since first/second week of Jan, no updates otherwise, is that a bad sign? At or above median LSAT and above 75th gpa.
The profile links are not working for me. anybody else?
13:18
i’m in the same boat mastermonkey but with lower stats. i hope i hear back by mid march
CheeseIsMyLoveLanguage
13:24
@mastermonkey45: Looking at some of the recent decisions in relation to when they went complete, I'd say it's a good sign. It seems many declines were sent within about 5-6 weeks of completion. Given those were applications that were SENT in January, I'd say that means you're still solidly in the running. :)
14:30
Sent an app to OSU in early december and have STILL not heard back
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