Learn More About Defamation Libel And Slander Law in Quinnesec, Michigan

Quinnesec is an unincorporated community in Dickinson County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a census-designated place (CDP) for statistical purposes and has no legally recognized status as a municipality. The population was 1,187 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Iron Mountain, MI–WI Micropolitan Statistical Area. Quinnesec is in Breitung Township on the Menominee River, which forms the boundary with Wisconsin. It is on U.S. Highway 2 about 3 miles west of Iron Mountain and 3 miles east of Norway at 45°48′23″N 87°59′18″W / 45.80639°N 87.98833°W / 45.80639; -87.98833. The ZIP code is 49876.

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...