Learn More About Defamation Libel And Slander Law in New Edinburg, Arkansas

New Edinburg (also New Edinburgh) is an unincorporated community in Cleveland County, Arkansas, United States. It is located at near 33°45′26″N 92°14′19″W / 33.75722°N 92.23861°W / 33.75722; -92.23861Coordinates: 33°45′26″N 92°14′19″W / 33.75722°N 92.23861°W / 33.75722; -92.23861, at an elevation of 292 feet (89 m). It is the location of, or the nearest community to, three historic sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places: Attwood-Hopson House, on the north side of Arkansas Highway 8 Barnett-Attwood House, northeast of New Edinburg New Edinburg Commercial Historic District, on Arkansas Highway 8

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...