Delta Zeta Reportedly Sues DePauw

[Glitter650]

Originally Posted by Heather17

I appreciate that they don't want anyone defaming them over their membership review and membership selection.

I really don't think that DePauw defamed them at all, the university made their decision based on, and reported that decision to the media based on facts. They did not appreciate the way the GLO treated their students by making them move with EXTREMELY short notice RIGHT before finals. It is a FACT that they did this. I'm Not a lawyer... but doesn't TRUTH negate defamation claims ??

[kddani]

Originally Posted by Glitter650

I really don't think that DePauw defamed them at all, the university made their decision based on, and reported that decision to the media based on facts. They did not appreciate the way the GLO treated their students by making them move with EXTREMELY short notice RIGHT before finals. It is a FACT that they did this. I'm Not a lawyer... but doesn't TRUTH negate defamation claims ??

From dictionary.com, the definition of defamation:

1. to attack the good name or reputation of, as by uttering or publishing maliciously or falsely anything injurious; slander or libel; calumniate: The newspaper editorial defamed the politician.

This is a simple definition. DZ would have to prove that DePauw was publishing malicious or false information.

[PM_Mama00]

Originally Posted by kddani

From dictionary.com, the definition of defamation:

1. to attack the good name or reputation of, as by uttering or publishing maliciously or falsely anything injurious; slander or libel; calumniate: The newspaper editorial defamed the politician.

This is a simple definition. DZ would have to prove that DePauw was publishing malicious or false information.

Plus isn't there the 5 ones you have to prove to win a case like this? Defamation, Libel, and I can't remember the other 3. I remember learning in class that these cases are the hardest to prove.