Learn More About Defamation Libel And Slander Law in Coal City, Indiana

Coal City is located in Jefferson Township, Owen County, Indiana, United States. It is a small town with only a grocery/restaurant, post office, and a bank. There is a festival every year in August and 'The Old Grouch' of the town is announced after donations are collected throughout the county. They also use the old train depot building (Donated by Irving Ray Mullins) during the festival as a way of showcasing local talent such as photography, quilting, or baking. Coal City is 45 minutes southeast of Terre Haute and 45 minutes southwest of Bloomington. ZIP Code: 47427 Area code: 812

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...