The law of written and oral defamation is concerned with the protection of the reputation of individuals. This almanac covers the history and development of our present-day defamation law, the elements of the cause of action, defenses, and the applicable damages. A glossary and appendix are included.
The Legal Almanac series serves to educate the general public on a variety of legal issues pertinent to everyday life and to keep readers informed of their rights and remedies under the law. Each volume in the series presents an explanation of a specific legal issue in simple, clearly written text, making the Almanac a concise and perfect desktop reference tool. All volumes provide state-by-state coverage. Selected state statutes are included, as are important case law and legislation, charts and tables for comparison.
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Jasper Imprint: Oceana Publications Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 239mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 12mm
Weight: 286g ISBN:9780379111972 ISBN 10: 0379111977 Pages: 97 Publication Date:01 July 1996 Audience:
General/trade
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College/higher education
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ELT Advanced
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Primary
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active