Learn More About Defamation Libel And Slander Law in Davisville, Missouri

Davisville is an unincorporated community in southeastern Crawford County, Missouri, United States. It is located in the Mark Twain National Forest about thirteen miles southeast of Steelville. Davisville is in the Saint Louis Metro Viewing Area. The post office is officially named "Pucky Huddle". There's a rocking little historic tavern over yon hill called Pole Bridge Tavern, dating back to the time that there was an actual pole bridge spanning the Huzzah River. Pole Bridge has had the same owner now since 1974. The latitude of Davisville is 37.807N. The longitude is -91.185W. It is in the Central Standard time zone. Elevation is 840 feet.

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...