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re: Will Goodell ever testify in Vilmas defamation suit?
Posted on 12/11/12 at 9:23 pm to Gulffisherman
Posted on 12/11/12 at 9:23 pm to Gulffisherman
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If I am missing something here, please elaborate.
Why would Goodell ever need to testify in the process of that suit? And if he did, why would he say anything different than he has been saying?
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Posted on 12/11/12 at 9:29 pm to Breesus
Vilma is claiming Goodell personally defamed his character even prior to announcing the original punishments. Think he would be the primary witness as it was Goodell statements that instigated the suit in the first place.
Personally, I think Goodell would avoid itestifying at all costs in a federal court in this matter. Under oath in federal court does make some pucker more than others.
Just my opinion.
Personally, I think Goodell would avoid itestifying at all costs in a federal court in this matter. Under oath in federal court does make some pucker more than others.
Just my opinion.
This post was edited on 12/11/12 at 9:31 pm
Posted on 12/11/12 at 10:36 pm to Breesus
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Why would Goodell ever need to testify in the process of that suit? And if he did, why would he say anything different than he has been saying?
Party cannot refuse to testify unless there are 5th Amendment implications. If he did, Vilma could request (and could get) sanctions from the Court which would likely be that Goodell could not offer any affirmative defense (such as "truth" or "reasonable belief") and/or that Vilma's allegations of fact are deemed admitted.
Hence, the jury trial is ONLY for damages, as the defamation becomes an established fact.
Goodell likely won't testify because he would have to lie under oath, which is a no no, and would get him disbarred.
Posted on 12/12/12 at 8:44 am to Breesus
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Why would Goodell ever need to testify in the process of that suit? And if he did, why would he say anything different than he has been saying?
A 20-something attorney.
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