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

Holland is an unincorporated community in the southeast corner of Allen County, Kentucky, United States. The community is approximately 10 miles east of Scottsville. The community is primarily a rural area on farmland. The community has a small post office offering limited services. A tornado hit near Holland around 2 AM on Wednesday, February 6th, 2008 killing 4 people and injuring several more. Image:Holland missionary baptist church holland kentucky. jpg|Holland Missionary Baptist Church Image:Wades general store holland kentucky. jpg|Wade's General Store Image:Hollandkypostoffice. jpg|Holland Post Office

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...