Red Creek is a village in Wayne County, New York, United States. The population was 521 at the 2000 census. The name is from the creek flowing past the village. The Village of Red Creek is in the eastern part of the Town of Wolcott. The village is west of Syracuse, New York.

Defamation Libel And Slander Law Lawyers In Red Creek New York

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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.

Answers to defamation libel and slander law issues in New York

The term defamation refers to a false statement made about someone or some organization that is damaging to their...