Learn More About Defamation Libel And Slander Law in Lillian, Alabama

Lillian is an unincorporated community in eastern Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. Lillian sits on the north shore of Perdido Bay. It is the second-largest organized unincorporated community in Baldwin County. As of March 12, 2006, the Mobile Register reported that the community is trying to incorporate itself to stop it from being annexed by the city of Orange Beach, the third fastest growing in Baldwin County, Alabama and first in annexing communities around it. The community was named for Lillian Kee, the daughter of William Thomas Kee, postmaster. Lillian post office was established in 1884. Lillian is part of the Daphne–Fairhope–Foley Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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.

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What are defamation, slander and libel?

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