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To: one_less who wrote (1869)	9/27/2006 11:02:06 AM
From: mph	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 10087

The ingenuity of man is limitless. Retaliation can be subtle and insidious, as obvious as being hit over the head with an anvil, or something in between. If you're talking strictly within the confines of legal retribution, it depends on the lie. Lies under oath on material issues are perjury, a criminal offense. Ask Mark Furman about that one. Making allegations in a complaint, with malice and lack of probable cause, can give rise to a tort cause of action in favor of the person originally sued, provided he obtains a favorable termination of the first action.

To: one_less who wrote (1869)	9/27/2006 2:05:35 PM
From: TimF	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 10087

I strongly prefer honesty to lies but I think its a bit strong to say that lies as the most despicable form of human conduct. "That dress looks good on you" isn't exactly on par with murder, rape, extreme torture, etc. As for retaliation against a lie from the legal system? You can be charged with perjury, filing a false report, slander, libel, fraud... But common every day lying ("You look good in that dress.", "I didn't take the last cookie", "Of course I've been faithful to you."), isn't ordinarily something that can be or should be punished by the legal system.