Defamation of the dead

[crankyfrank]

undefinedWhat is the name of your state?

THe situation is: A photographer is being defamed on a public site. However she died a few years ago. Her family have the copyright to her work, and plan on holding an exhibition in a few months so this may badly affect the outcome of people at the exhibition. I was wondering if it is possible for the family to sue for defamation eventhough the person being defamed is dead.

 

[rmet4nzkx]

What is your state?
Please remember this site is for US laws only.
Please remember that if the claims are true and or opinion they are not slander and/or defamation.
Also such instances often draw attention no matter the truth of the claims.

 

[HomeGuru]

undefinedWhat is the name of your state?

THe situation is: A photographer is being defamed on a public site. However she died a few years ago. Her family have the copyright to her work, and plan on holding an exhibition in a few months so this may badly affect the outcome of people at the exhibition. I was wondering if it is possible for the family to sue for defamation eventhough the person being defamed is dead.

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