Learn More About Defamation Libel And Slander Law in Mickleton, New Jersey

Mickleton is an unincorporated area within East Greenwich Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. The area is served as United States Postal Service ZIP Code 08056. As of the United States 2000 Census, the population for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08056 was 2,469. However in recent years with major suburban housing development, Mickleton along with the rest of East Greenwich has experienced a major population boom. Mickleton's quaker roots can still be seen in in its "Friend's Meeting House" a quaker church, and in the "Little Red School House" a schoolhouse building from the 17th and 18th centuries.

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...