(n) Reputation is the measure of a persons social status with regards to the society by virtue of his position, honor, reputation, impression etc. Reputation is the criteria used in deciding defamatory suits.
reputation
n. a person's good name, honor or what the community thinks of him/her.
REPUTATION, evidence. The opinion generally entertained by persons who know another, as to his character, (q. v.) or it is the opinion generally entertained by person; who know a family as to its pedigree, and the like.
Reputation testimony
Definition
: testimony concerning a person's reputation among associates or in the community
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A reputation: has a bad name.
A distinguished reputation: made a name for himself as a drummer.
An illustrious or outstanding person: joined several famous names for a photograph. See synonyms at celebrity. tr.v., named, namÂ-ing, names.
"His reputation is his property and, if possible, more valuable than other property."
French: diffamation écrite.
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TOP Defamation : An attack on the good reputation of a person, by slander or libel. TOP Defeasance : A side-contract which contains a condition which, if realized, could defeat the main contract.
Defamation An attack on the good reputation of a person, by slander or libel. Defeasance A side-contract which contains a condition which, if realized, could defeat the main contract.
to publish in print (including pictures), writing or broadcast through radio, television or film, an untruth about another which will do harm to that person or his/her reputation, by tending to bring the target into ridicule, hatred, ...
General damages are usually composed of pain and suffering, but can also include compensation for a shortened life expectancy, loss of the companionship of a loved one and, in defamation cases (libel and slander), loss of reputation.
But now, whenever any inquiry affects the character or military reputation of an officer or soldier, full opportunity must be given him of being or making any statement, or cross-examining adverse witnesses, or producing witnesses, on his own behalf.
Character evidence includes criminal convictions and reputation in the community for honesty.
The use of a trademark indicates that the maker or dealer believes that the quality of the goods will enhance his or her standing or goodwill, and a known trademark indicates to a buyer the reputation that is staked on the goods.
Defamation A false statement that harms a person's reputation. If the statement is published, it is libel; if spoken, it is slander.
character evidence - The testimony of witnesses who know the general character and reputation of a person in the community in which he or she lives.
Goodwill: Intangible business asset based on the good reputation of a business and resulting attraction and confidence of repeat customers and connections.
These constitute his real character; while the qualities he is supposed to possess constitute his estimated character or reputation. "Reputation" may be evidence of character, but is not character itself. 8 Barb. 608 (1850).
The serious harming of someone's reputation or character by making false statements as though they are factual. Includes the more specific Slander and Libel.
Defendant
The person or entity who is being sued in a court of law.
For instance, is one's reputation property which can be commercially exploited by affording property rights to it?
Defamation - That which tends to injure a person's reputation. (See libel and slander.)
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That which tends to injure a person's reputation. Libel is published defamation, whereas slander is spoken.
Default
A failure to respond to a lawsuit within the specified time.
slander - Untruthful speech about a person that harms the person's reputation or standing in the community.
Small Business Administration (SBA) - A federal agency which provides assistance of all kinds, including loans, to small businesses.
Slander - Spoken defamation which tends to injure a person's reputation. (See libel.)
Small Business (SBA) - A federal agency which provides assistance of all kinds, Administration including loans, to small businesses.
Goodwill
An intangible business asset which includes a cultivated reputation and consequential attraction and confidence of repeat customers and connections.
Government
the area of law dealing with units of government.
Libel - Published defamation which tends to injure a person's reputation.
Licensing boards - State agencies created to regulate the issuance of licenses, i.e., to contractors, cosmetologists, realtors, etc.
DEFAMATION: The publication of a statement that injures a person's reputation. Libel and slander are defamation.
DEFAULT JUDGMENT: A ruling entered against a defendant who fails to answer a summons in a lawsuit.
Goodwill:
That value attributed to a business that is not tangible, but arises from the reputation, expertise, service or some other intangible that attaches to the business and makes it have more worth than just the value of its assets.
Damages (q.v.) paid in a defamation action (q.v.) to make up for damage to a person's reputation. May be aggravated (q.v.).
complainant
A person who begins a prosecution against another in the Magistrates' Court, a plaintiff.
Injury: Harm done to a person's physical or mental well-being; harm to one's pride or reputation; harm to one's rights and privileges. Often the harm has resulted from the violation of one's legal rights by another.
Slander: False and defamatory spoken words tending to harm another's reputation, business, or means of livelihood. Slander is spoken defamation; libel is published.
defamation: When 1 person hurts another person's character, fame, or reputation by making false and malicious statements that are not protected by law.
Goodwill: The value of a business that is beyond the market value of any tangible assets. It includes reputation, prestige, and company name.
Passing off is available where there is a prospect of confusion of identity through the unauthorised use of similar marks or get up, and such use damages, or is likely to damage the goodwill and reputation of a business.
libelA method of defamation expressed by print, writing, pictures or signs. In its most general sense any publication that injures the reputation of another.
following criteria: (1) The material is defamatory; (2) the written statements are about someone who is identifiable and living; (3) the material is distributed to someone other than the victim. A key in a libel case is that the victim's reputation ...
Examples of gang activities are: drug manufacture and sales, assault, drive-by shooting, robbery and extortion. These activities provide funding for gang activities or to further the gang's reputation on the streets.
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