Learn More About Defamation Libel And Slander Law in Bryant, Arkansas

Bryant is a city in Saline County, Arkansas, United States. According to 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city was 13,185. It is part of the Little Rock–North Little Rock–Conway Metropolitan Statistical Area. Bryant has the fourth highest median household income in Arkansas, after Maumelle, White Hall, and Cabot. Bryant also was the only town in Arkansas to be chosen for Money Magazine's Top 100 Best Places to Live 2009, ranking number 86.

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...