In an action to recover damages for libel or slander, "the particular words complained of shall be set forth in the complaint," pursuant to CPLR 3016[a]. The complaint must also allege the time when, place where, and manner in which the false statement was made, and specify to whom it was made. Compliance with CPLR 3016(a) is strictly enforced, and a cause of action sounding in defamation which fails to comply with these pleading requirements must be dismissed.
Marcigliano v. Coulianidis, NY Slip Op 05945 (2d Dep't October 29, 2025)
