Defamation
Colorado Law: What Is Defamation Per Se?
A defamation per se is a false statement that Colorado views as harmful as a matter of law.
A defamation per se is a false statement that Colorado views as harmful as a matter of law.
Colorado law defines defamation as a false or demeaning statement of fact about another individual that is shared with a third party.
Defamation can be either written (libel) or spoken (slander). Libel is defamation that is written down, such as in an article or social media post.