How Do You Sue A Newspaper For Libel?
Libel is the act of publishing statements known to be false, which injure or have significant potential to injure their subject on a personal or financial basis. Newspaper publishers are among the most common targets of libel lawsuits in the United States, and frequently make successful appeals to freedom of the press in libel cases. Be prepared to prove your case beyond any reasonable doubt. Recognize that the statute of limitations regarding libel differ from one state to another in the United States. The law pages at FreeAdvice.com (see Resources below) offers comprehensive limitations information. From there, you can also navigate to external Web pages that contain further information on the different laws of specific states. Research the history of the newspaper to see whether others have successfully sued them for libel in the past. Gather details of any past cases and incorporate any significantly similar cases into your arsenal of evidence. Contact the newspaper and ask them to
