Learn More About Defamation Libel And Slander Law in Buffalo, Kentucky

Buffalo is an unincorporated community in southern LaRue County, Kentucky, United States. It lies along Kentucky Route 61 south of the city of Hodgenville, the county seat of LaRue County. Its elevation is 748 feet (228 m), and it is located at COORDS 37°30′43″N 85°41′55″W / 37.51194°N 85.69861°W / 37.51194; -85.69861 (337.5120048, -85.6985728). Although Buffalo is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 42716.

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.

Answers to defamation libel and slander law issues in Kentucky

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...