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re: This stupid Ole Miss / Rebel rags lawsuit
Posted on 6/15/17 at 10:06 am to tigerinridgeland
Posted on 6/15/17 at 10:06 am to tigerinridgeland
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It really won't matter if the statements are written or oral. If it a signed affidavit, it would be libel. If it was oral testimony that was transcribed, it is most likely slander. In either case, no actual or special damages would be required, since it la a libel or slander per se case for the plaintiff's point of view.
Then why didn't they file it this way? Seems reasonable to me, but they filed differently and have made it harder on themselves. Something about their filing is odd. I doubt they ever expect it to go to trial.
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Posted on 6/15/17 at 12:46 pm to bamasgot13
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Then why didn't they file it this way? Seems reasonable to me, but they filed differently and have made it harder on themselves. Something about their filing is odd. I doubt they ever expect it to go to trial.
Good question. My impression is that the case is not really about money, and maybe not even about reputation. So whatever the motives behind the case are, I'll leave to those who want to speculate. But in theory there is a claim for libel or slander, presumably the precise nature will be detailed in further pleadings, assuming the defendants intentionally lied about free stuff. But I also am interested to see if there are statute of limitations issues for at least some of the claims or parties.
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