Learn More About Defamation Libel And Slander Law in Roll, Arizona

Roll is an unincorporated community in central Yuma County, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Yuma Metropolitan Statistical Area. Named for early settler John H. Roll, it lies along the lower Gila River, between the Yuma Proving Ground and the Barry M. Goldwater Air Force Range. Local roads connect Roll to Interstate 8, east of the city of Yuma, the county seat of Yuma County. Its elevation is 262 feet (80 m), and it is located at 32°45′6″N 113°59′21″W / 32.75167°N 113.98917°W / 32.75167; -113.98917Coordinates: 32°45′6″N 113°59′21″W / 32.75167°N 113.98917°W / 32.75167; -113.98917 (32.7517127, -113.9890993). Although Roll is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 85347.

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...