Need help from a Solicitor
Jun 3rd 2011, 11:19 pm
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Need help from a Solicitor
Dear Ex Pat family,
I have today resigned from my voluntary job after 4 yrs.
I wonder if there is a Solicitor out there that would take a look at the resegnation letter I gave in, as a certain someone is saying it is slanderous. I think not, it is my personal opinion, but I have a tiny niggle inside and just need a bit of help.
Angela
I have today resigned from my voluntary job after 4 yrs.
I wonder if there is a Solicitor out there that would take a look at the resegnation letter I gave in, as a certain someone is saying it is slanderous. I think not, it is my personal opinion, but I have a tiny niggle inside and just need a bit of help.
Angela
Jun 3rd 2011, 11:30 pm
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Re: Need help from a Solicitor
Dear Ex Pat family,
I have today resigned from my voluntary job after 4 yrs.
I wonder if there is a Solicitor out there that would take a look at the resegnation letter I gave in, as a certain someone is saying it is slanderous. I think not, it is my personal opinion, but I have a tiny niggle inside and just need a bit of help.
Angela
I have today resigned from my voluntary job after 4 yrs.
I wonder if there is a Solicitor out there that would take a look at the resegnation letter I gave in, as a certain someone is saying it is slanderous. I think not, it is my personal opinion, but I have a tiny niggle inside and just need a bit of help.
Angela
because its written rather than said, then its libel not slander http://www.lawhandbook.sa.gov.au/ch14s02.php
If the letter was about the person you wrote it to - its not defamatory, ie it was only about the person you wrote it to, and you only gave it to them.
But in any case - who cares. They're not going to sue you that would be folly unless you said they murdered someone in which case good luck.
I wouldnt worry about it. Put it to back of your mind and move on.
Btw - dont post the letter on here, ! then it would be worse :-)
Jun 3rd 2011, 11:38 pm
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Thank you for that quick reply. The letter was addressed to the Treasurer of the Society and I gave my opinion of a cetain other member as I saw it. It was purely my opinion, and i used words such as disruptive behaviour, bullying and disreguard.
Im pretty sure they are just angry so I will take your advise and try to ignore my feelings!!!
Angela
Im pretty sure they are just angry so I will take your advise and try to ignore my feelings!!!
Angela
Jun 4th 2011, 5:22 am
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Oh go on...post a copy of the letter.... PLEEEZE
Jun 4th 2011, 5:50 am
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Hi Cookster
By all means PM me with the letter.
I am a barrister in Australia and also in UK, where I specialise in employment law.
By all means PM me with the letter.
I am a barrister in Australia and also in UK, where I specialise in employment law.
Jun 4th 2011, 6:38 am
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Jun 5th 2011, 7:09 am
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Jun 5th 2011, 1:26 pm
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Hummmmm
just think your a trouble maker... a nice one at that!!!
just think your a trouble maker... a nice one at that!!!
Jun 7th 2011, 6:33 am
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lol stop it, you lot!!!
