Learn More About Defamation Libel And Slander Law in East Moline, Illinois

East Moline is a city in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. The population was 20,333 at the 2000 census. East Moline is one of the Quad Cities, along with the neighboring cites of Rock Island, Moline, and the Iowa cities of Davenport and Bettendorf. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.0 square miles (23.4 km²), all of it land. East Moline is located at 41°30′43″N 90°26′7″W / 41.51194°N 90.43528°W / 41.51194; -90.43528 (41.511940, -90.435203).

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...