Libel and slander are types of defamatory statements. Libel is a defamatory statement that is written. Slander is a defamatory statement that is oral.

What is an example of slander and libel?

General Examples Illustrating Slander and Libel

Falsely spreading rumors that a person has a sexually transmitted disease, leading to the individual being shunned or avoided by others. Falsely relating to someone that someone is cheating on his or her spouse, leading to damage to the individual's reputation.

How do you prove slander or libel?

To prove prima facie defamation, a plaintiff must show four things: 1) a false statement purporting to be fact; 2) publication or communication of that statement to a third person; 3) fault amounting to at least negligence; and 4) damages, or some harm caused to the person or entity who is the subject of the statement.