Winchester is a city in and the county seat of Franklin County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 41,165 at the 2008 census. It is part of the Tullahoma, Tennessee Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Defamation Libel And Slander Law Lawyers In Winchester Tennessee

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What is defamation libel and slander law?

Defamation is any statement, whether written or oral, that injures the good name or reputation of another person. For a statement to be defamatory, it must not be true.

A defamation designed to be read is libel. Libel also may include harmful statements in a fixed medium, especially writing but also a picture, sign, or electronic broadcast.

An oral defamation is slander. Slander is a harmful statement in a transitory form, especially speech.

Answers to defamation libel and slander law issues in Tennessee

The term defamation refers to a false statement made about someone or some organization that is damaging to their...