What is Per Se Defamation vs Per Quod Defamation

If a statement is actionable on its face, meaning something is said that is incredibly hurtful and blatantly false, then that's called per se defamation.
In a per se defamation action, the statement itself is actionable on its own, the damages will be presumed, and the malice element does not have to be proven, unless the plaintiff is a public figure.
Per se defamation statements are so bad that they would immediately subject a person or a company to hatred, distrust, ridicule, disgrace, contempt.
Per quod defamation cases are much more difficult to prove than per se cases because in per quod cases, the statements are typically a more backhanded than a straightforward per se statement.
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[@hyojinlee]

You’d make a great law professor :)

[@rockyhighwayroad7365]

Can you help both Per se and proquad at the same time?

[@BloodworthLawPLLC]

RockyHighway,
Thank you for your question. While I cannot give specific legal advice on social media, I can speak to generalities. In a Florida defamation lawsuit, it is common for a complaint to contain counts for both per se and per quad defamation.
Thank you for watching and for the question!
Best of luck to you!

[@lisamb8128]

Excellent explanation!

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Lisa MB,
Thank you for watching and for your compliment.
Best to you!

[@lisamb8128]

@@BloodworthLawPLLC You're very welcome 😊