What Is Defamation Per Se?

What Is Defamation Per Se?

In the State of Indiana, defamation is a common law offense that requires the showing of four specific elements. We’ve covered these elements elsewhere, but let’s run through them quickly. Elements of Defamation The first element is a statement with a defamatory...
Defamation in Indiana

Defamation in Indiana

In the State of Indiana, defamation is not defined by statute. It’s a common law offense that can be broken down into four distinct elements. To establish defamation, you need to show: a statement with defamatory imputation; malice; publication; and damages. Let’s...