Simple English definitions for legal terms
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Slander of title is when someone says something untrue about who owns a piece of property. This can make it hard for the real owner to sell or use the property. It's like telling a lie about someone's toy and making it hard for them to play with it. It's not fair and can cause problems for the real owner.
Slander of title is a false statement, either spoken or written, that creates doubt about someone else's ownership of a property. It is also known as jactitation of title. This false statement can cause harm to the reputation of the property owner and can result in financial loss.
These examples illustrate how slander of title can cause harm to a person's reputation and financial loss. In both cases, false statements were made that cast doubt on the ownership of property or the quality of a business's products, resulting in specific pecuniary loss to the property owner or business.