happyinorbit
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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Arizona
I have become totally confused as I have tried to research slander/defamation/libel.
Someone has made false and malicious comments about me and presented them as truth in a legal proceeding.
From what I can gather I only have a case if I can prove that his statements are not true. But, how do you prove things like you did not have an abortion, or cheated during a marraige or made a specific statement? It seems to me like the person making the accusations should have to prove they are true, not the accused prove they are not. How exactly do you prove something didnt happen. If it didnt happen there would be no evidence to the facts. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
I have become totally confused as I have tried to research slander/defamation/libel.
Someone has made false and malicious comments about me and presented them as truth in a legal proceeding.
From what I can gather I only have a case if I can prove that his statements are not true. But, how do you prove things like you did not have an abortion, or cheated during a marraige or made a specific statement? It seems to me like the person making the accusations should have to prove they are true, not the accused prove they are not. How exactly do you prove something didnt happen. If it didnt happen there would be no evidence to the facts. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!