If someone lies to get an injunction of domestic violence against you

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If someone lies to get an injunction of domestic violence against you

Anonymous Jul 6, 2009 1 views 1 answers

Someone lies and does not put that they were the ones hitting you and says that it's the other way around and then get's an injunction against you and you can prove that you did not touch them and have proof that they were the ones hitting you can you take any civil action against them for defamation of character or for pergery?

Eric Dirga · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T10:27:38+00:00

Yes, you can sue someone for defamation. Perjury is usually a criminal offense and as such can only be pursued by the state or the court (as contempt). However, suing someone for defamation is useless unless you can prove damages and the person you are suing has the ability to pay for those damages.

If someone lies to get an injunction of domestic violence against you

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