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- Any person who shall falsely utter and speak, or falsely write and publish, of and concerning any person of chaste character, any words derogatory of such person's character for virtue and chastity, or imputing to such person acts not virtuous and chaste, or who shall falsely utter and speak, or falsely write and publish, of and concerning another person, any words which from their usual construction and common acceptation are construed as insults and tend to violence and breach of the peace or...
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PDF. email. § 18.2-417. Slander and libel. Any person who shall falsely utter and speak, or falsely write and publish, of and concerning any person of chaste character, any words derogatory of such person's character for virtue and chastity, or imputing to such person acts not virtuous and chaste, or who shall falsely utter and speak, or ...
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Jan 28, 2014 · Overview: Slander, defamation and libel are all treated the same in Virginia. Defamation is a false statement of fact published or communicated to another person that causes injury to the reputation of the subject of the statement. The false statement must be a false statement of fact, and not mere opinions.
Feb 10, 2013 · Libel and slander laws are designed to protect against unwarranted attacks on reputation, measured by how others see you. If false accusations are made directly to the accused and to no one else, the person has not been defamed because his or her reputation has not suffered.
Defamation. Article 4. Defamation. § 8.01-45. Action for insulting words. All words shall be actionable which from their usual construction and common acceptance are construed as insults and tend to violence and breach of the peace. Code 1950, § 8-630; 1977, c. 617. § 8.01-46. Justification and mitigation of damages.
Slander and libel. Go to previous versions of this Section. 2022 Code of Virginia. Title 18.2 - Crimes and Offenses Generally. Chapter 9 - Crimes Against Peace and Order. § 18.2-417. Slander and libel. Universal Citation: VA Code § 18.2-417 (2022)
Litigation Overview: Slander, defamation and libel are all treated the same in Virginia. Defamation is a false statement of fact published or communicated to another person that causes injury to the reputation of the subject of the statement. Truth is an absolute defense to a defamation law suit.
Slander and libel. Any person who shall falsely utter and speak, or falsely write and publish, of and concerning any female of chaste character, any words derogatory of such female’s character for virtue and chastity, or imputing to such female acts not virtuous and chaste, or who shall falsely utter and speak, or falsely write and publish ...
