Learn More About Defamation Libel And Slander Law in Rand, Colorado

Rand is an unincorporated town and a U.S. Post Office in Jackson County, Colorado, United States. A ranching community at the southern end of North Park south of Walden, it consists of several homes, businesses, a post office, and ranching facilities. It lies near the junction of State Highway 125 and Jackson County Road 27 along Indian Creek. This town is at an elevation of 8627 feet (2630 meters) and was established in 1881. It received a post office in 1883 and the first postmaster was Jack Rand. The Rand Post Office has the ZIP Code 80473.

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...