Defamation Lawsuit Timeframe Nyc

Summary

Defamation in NYC falls under the New York Civil Rights Law. It includes making false statements to harm someones reputation, recognized as libel (written) and slander (spoken). The defamed person must prove the statement was false and caused harm. Defenses include truth and opinion. In New York, the statute of limitations for defamation is one year from the date the defamatory statement was made.