Question

How are libel and slander different?

Answer 1

Answer:

+ What’s the difference between Slander and Libel?

Slander and Libel are both defamatory statements. ...

The reason we have two different terms to describe very similar courses of conduct is because courts have historically considered libel (the written insult) to be more harmful than slander ...

+ Can I sue someone that has slandered or committed libel

Answer 2

Libel is a written defamatory statement while slander is a spoken defamatory statement.