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

Tecate, California is an unincorporated community in San Diego County, California, in the United States; it is directly adjacent to the Mexican city of Tecate, Baja California. The area is best known for its border crossing between the United States and Mexico, and nearby Tecate Peak. The population of the area is 207. 71.01% of the population is Hispanic or Latino of any race. The ZIP Code is 91980 and the community is part of area code 619.

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...