Calumny, Innuendo, Slander, Defamation

[shadow warrior]

I am posting these guidelines for the benefit of all who are naive about such matters in Canada. Ignorance of such laws is not an excuse to engage in such behaviors.

Calumny:
The malicious utterance of false charges or the blatant misrepresentation of publicly known facts.

Innuendo:
Innuendo of alleged criminal activity without evidence is a strong basis for civil court action in which the plaintiff may pursue remedies including, but not limited to, public appology and substantial financial compensation.

Slander:
Generally slander is only actionable on proof that its utterance has caused special damage (actual financial loss), not meerly loss of reputation.
Proof of special damages are NOT necessary when the slander implies through direct statement or innuendo, the commission of a criminal offence punishable by imprisonment.

Defamation:
In English law, the basis of tort is injury to reputation, so it must be proved that the statement was communicated to someone other than the person defamed. However; the burden of proof is substatially less when said defemation is communicated in a public medium. ie: through mass media (internet) or public announcement.

Hearsay evidence: Evidence based on what has been reported to a witness by others rather than what the witness themselves have observed or experience. This evidence is NOT generally admissible in court.

All forum members should be aware of these definitions before they post.

[Saz]

Any particular reason you're posting this?

[bcullen]

Originally Posted by shadow warrior

I am posting these guidelines for the benefit of all who are naive about such matters in Canada. Ignorance of such laws is not an excuse to engage in such behaviors.

Calumny:
The malicious utterance of false charges or the blatant misrepresentation of publicly known facts.

What are you implying? And my dad can beat up your dad.

Originally Posted by shadow warrior

Innuendo:
Innuendo of alleged criminal activity without evidence is a strong basis for civil court action in which the plaintiff may pursue remedies including, but not limited to, public appology and substantial financial compensation.

I want the five minutes of my life this thread stole back: Help police! Stop theif!

Originally Posted by shadow warrior

Slander:
Generally slander is only actionable on proof that its utterance has caused special damage (actual financial loss), not meerly loss of reputation.
Proof of special damages are NOT necessary when the slander implies through direct statement or innuendo, the commission of a criminal offence punishable by imprisonment.

Your legal jargon is too easy to read and will not confuse the common man... (continued in defamation)

Originally Posted by shadow warrior

Defamation:
In English law, the basis of tort is injury to reputation, so it must be proved that the statement was communicated to someone other than the person defamed. However; the burden of proof is substatially less when said defemation is communicated in a public medium. ie: through mass media (internet) or public announcement.

...You sir, are a failure and a fraud.

Originally Posted by shadow warrior

Hearsay evidence: Evidence based on what has been reported to a witness by others rather than what the witness themselves have observed or experience. This evidence is NOT generally admissible in court.

Prove it.

Wow, good thing I'm not in Canada.

[KickChick]

Originally Posted by Saz

Any particular reason you're posting this?

I'm sure this thread is the reason that Mr. Stewart is posting this.
http://www.martialartsplanet.com/for...ad.php?t=27748

What? Now Hapkido???


Thanks but due to calumny, innuendo, slander, and defamation that has occured on other forums.... the Admin is quite familiar with the definitons... and really that is all that matters

If you have a problem with a post ... report it.


BTW.... only 5.4% of our members are from Canada as compared to 41% from USA and 36% from UK ... although there are laws regarding such matters that pertain to all countries when posting such material on the internet.

[slipthejab]

Originally Posted by shadow warrior

I am posting these guidelines for the benefit of all who are naive about such matters in Canada. Ignorance of such laws is not an excuse to engage in such behaviors.

Calumny:
The malicious utterance of false charges or the blatant misrepresentation of publicly known facts.

Innuendo:
Innuendo of alleged criminal activity without evidence is a strong basis for civil court action in which the plaintiff may pursue remedies including, but not limited to, public appology and substantial financial compensation.

Slander:
Generally slander is only actionable on proof that its utterance has caused special damage (actual financial loss), not meerly loss of reputation.
Proof of special damages are NOT necessary when the slander implies through direct statement or innuendo, the commission of a criminal offence punishable by imprisonment.

Defamation:
In English law, the basis of tort is injury to reputation, so it must be proved that the statement was communicated to someone other than the person defamed. However; the burden of proof is substatially less when said defemation is communicated in a public medium. ie: through mass media (internet) or public announcement.

Hearsay evidence: Evidence based on what has been reported to a witness by others rather than what the witness themselves have observed or experience. This evidence is NOT generally admissible in court.

All forum members should be aware of these definitions before they post.

LOL!

This is why people don't take martial artists seriously.
They're too busy infighting and then someone breaks out the legal eagle card.

What a joke. These Canadian laws can kiss my ass.

[KickChick]

Originally Posted by slipthejab

These Canadian laws can kiss my ass.

.... and while they're at it

And tell me who are you to say what members should know before they post here.... I thought that was my job