Learn More About Defamation Libel And Slander Law in Sanders, Montana

Sanders is an unincorporated community in northeastern Treasure County, Montana, United States, along the Yellowstone River. It lies along local roads east of the town of Hysham, the county seat of Treasure County. Its elevation is 2,602 feet (793 m), and it is located at 46°17′29″N 107°5′48″W / 46.29139°N 107.09667°W / 46.29139; -107.09667 (46.2913778, -107.0967227). Sanders' post office first opened on 1904-03-30 and closed on 1905-10-14, only to be reopened on 1906-12-01. Although the post office finally closed on 1994-07-29, the community still has a separate ZIP code of 59076.

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...