Can my home builder sue me for slander?

[jfe]

What is the name of your state? Texas

I am in the middle of a dispute with my builder regarding some work that needs to be done on the house. And we are trying to get a fresh start on our current situation, but on our last meeting he said that if we didn't cooperate he would sue for slander, because he said that he had 4 witnesses that claim that we talked bad about him.

We did tell a guy that came with a realtor here at the house that we loved the house, but he was difficult to work with, that he ripped us off with some charges before closing, and that if he wanted to do business with him, to get everything in writing.

And he claims that is slander

Anyways, I don't think that could even be consider slander, as he told us that the guy bought a home from him anyways


Does he have any grounds to base his accusation on?

Thanks

 

[cmorris]

Was it the truth? Yes. No case.

Now, he can sue you but he likely won't win.

 

[jfe]

Of course it's true, he has a bad case of selective memory though

Besides, he doesn't have any monetary damage, since the dude bought the house.

Thanks for the feedback

 

[cmorris]

Even if the individual didn't buy the house, it is not slander. If it is the truth or an opinion, it is NOT slander--monetary damage or not.

 

[jfe]

One more question

Am I not protected by my consumer rights? Can't I freely say anything I want regarding my purchase?

I mean people have sites dedicated for this very purpose

 

[cmorris]

One more question

Am I not protected by my consumer rights? Can't I freely say anything I want regarding my purchase?

I mean people have sites dedicated for this very purpose

Yes, they are called opinions.