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From: john@qip.UUCP (John Moore)
Newsgroups: comp.org.eff.talk
Subject: Re: The nature of libel
Message-ID: <5334@qip.UUCP>
Date: 4 Nov 90 06:43:48 GMT
References: <1990Nov1.175408.4690@uncecs.edu> <18668@rpp386.cactus.org> <5015@ash21.UUCP>
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In article <5015@ash21.UUCP> weindlin@motcid.UUCP (Mark L. Weindling) writes:
]In short, from my recollection, I cannot be sued unless I
]intentionally spread known untruths which injured the individual who
]brought the suit.  I can say ANYTHING I wish, provided that my intent

You can be sued for anything! However, if we had reasonable judges (ie
those who do not have the interests of trial lawyers at heart), people
bringing such suits would normally end up paying damages for bringing
a frivolous suit. As it is now, if someone has enough money, they can
harrass you for a long time, forcing you to spend a lot of money on legal
fees, and there is nothing you can do about it.
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