Defamation is a tort that can be brought when someone lies, causing harm to reputation. Learn the five elements to the tort, and some constraints by the U.S. Constitution.

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Today I want to discuss Defamation. Defamation is a false statement published to a third party, by the actor, of and concerning the plaintiff, tending to cause damage to the plaintiff’s reputation. After I go through all five elements, I will quickly explain how Defamation has been changed by the U.S. Constitution.

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