Learn More About Defamation Libel And Slander Law in Roseau, Minnesota

Roseau is a city in Roseau County, Minnesota, USA. The population was 2,756 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Roseau County. Minnesota State Highways 11, 89, and 310 are three of the main arterial routes in the community. Hayes Lake State Park is nearby. Roseau has a strong high school hockey tradition and has competed in and won the Minnesota state hockey tournament more than any other team in the state (most recently in 2007). The town is also home to a manufacturing and plastic molding injection facility of snowmobile and ATV manufacturer Polaris and the home of retired NHL and Olympic hockey players Neal Broten, Aaron Broten, Paul Broten, Blane Comstock, Rube Bjorkman, Don Ross, and Bryan "Butsy" Erickson. Roseau is also the hometown of John Harris, who currently competes on the Champions Tour, and politician Robert Bergland.

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...