Learn More About Defamation Libel And Slander Law in New Richland, Minnesota

New Richland is a city in Waseca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,197 at the 2000 census. Located in rural south-central Minnesota, New Richland is a small town with a strong agricultural base. Town life centers around its school, New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva High School (NRHEG) and its various extra curricular activities. In 1976 and 1978 the then, New Richland-Hartland Cardinal football team won the State Championship and in 1999 the NRHEG Wrestling Team took 2nd in the state team tournament. In 2003, 2004, and 2005 wrestling team traveled to the state tournament in St. Paul in which they earned participation rights, 4th place, and consolation champs respectively. There have also been many high state awards earned in individual activities including speech, track & field and wrestling.

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...