i had a dream i was being sued by my friends cousin for defamation
Dreams about being sued usually indicate a fear of being judged or criticized in real life. In this case, the fact that it's a friend's cousin who is suing you for defamation could indicate that you are worried about how your words or actions may be perceived by people who are close to you.
Perhaps you are concerned that you may have said or done something that has damaged someone's reputation, which has led to this dream. Alternatively, this dream may be a sign that you need to start watching what you say or do around others, especially those who are close to your friends or family. It's possible that your subconscious is warning you to be more aware of how your words and actions can impact others.