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Asked in CA May 19, 2022 ,  0 answers
A family member is contesting the petition of conservatorship of another member and the dipsute is regarding a disabled sister. The objecting member made false and malicious allegations about the proposed conservator and his spouse. Can the spouse who is not involved, nor named in any peititons of guardianship or conservatorship, have the right to sue the objecting party for slander? Many false and derogatory statements were made against the proposed conservator and the spouse all of which were documented by the probate investigator .
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Posted on / Apr. 01, 2011 09:37:00

Mr. Stone is correct, particularly on the issue of damages if there was any defamation outside of court proceedings. You have to show specific monetary damages.

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Posted on / Apr. 01, 2011 09:37:00

Mr. Stone is correct, particularly on the issue of damages if there was any defamation outside of court proceedings. You have to show specific monetary damages.

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