Learn More About Defamation Libel And Slander Law in Guasti, California

Guasti, formerly known as South Cucamonga and Zucker, is an unincorporated community in San Bernardino County, California, United States. Guasti is 3.5 miles (6 km) east of downtown Ontario. Guasti has a post office with ZIP code 91743. The first post office in the community opened under the name Zucker in 1887 and closed in 1900. The community changed its name to Guasti after Secondo Guasti, founder of the Italian Vineyard Company, which operated in the area. The Guasti post office opened in 1910.

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...