In South Carolina what is needed to prove slander.

Defamation of character has been a cause of action at law for centuries. It involves false, defamatory statements made to a third party which cause damages. Some statements can be privileged - immune from suit, i.e. statements made in court cases. Slander is when the statements are oral. When the statements are written, they are libel. Related causes of action include public disclosure of private facts and portrayal in a false light. It is more difficult for public figures to sue for defamation of character because they have thrust themselves into the public eye. Defamation actions were popular in Merry Olde England because the nobility made them so. In America, where people were more mobile, defamation actions have been less used. Statutes of limitations for defamation actions are typically shorter than for other personal injury actions. There is always the question of the extent of the damages and whether the defendant has resources or can be made to pay. People sue media (i.e. newspapers and t.v. stations) more often because the media has resources to pay for the damage they have done.

In South Carolina there can be a criminal and civil action for slander. It looks like you have two years to bring a civil suit for slander. You will likely have to get the specific requirements to prove slander from the most recent past case in your jurisdiction. See below for South Carolina law excerpts. SECTION 15-3-550. Two years. [SC ST SEC 15-3-550] Within two years: (1) an action for libel, slander, or false imprisonment; and (2) an action upon a statute for a forfeiture or penalty to the State. For criminal, a prosecutor would have to bring a charge under SECTION 16-7-150. SlanderNext and libel. [SC ST SEC 16-7-150] Any person who shall with malicious intent originate, utter, circulate or publish any false statement or matter concerning another the effect of which shall tend to injure such person in his character or reputation shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction therefor, be subject to punishment by fine not to exceed five thousand dollars or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year, or by both fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the court; provided, that nothing herein shall be construed to abridge any right any person may have by way of an action for damages for libel or Previousslander under the existing law.

Big issue is what are your damages? Missed a job, lost money?