Defamation or Libel can occur when someone makes a false
statement about you and thus damages your reputation. In this
article, we will discuss how you can calculate your damages in a
libel or defamation case - in other words, how you can figure out
your actual compensation claim.
Let's first understand the difference between
'Libel' and 'Slander'. Libel and Slander both
constitute defamatory statements. However, the difference is that
'Libel' constitutes a defamatory statement that is written,
while 'Slander' constitutes a defamatory statement that is
oral in nature.
Calculating the damages:
Damages are of two kinds: Quantified damages and unquantified
damages.
Damages are 'Quantified Damages' when they can be
accurately calculated. On the other hand, if it is not possible to
accurately determine the damages, such damages are termed as
'Unquantified Damages'.
