Learn More About Defamation Libel And Slander Law in Climax, North Carolina

Climax is an unincorporated community in Guilford County, North Carolina, USA. Its Zip Code is 27233. It is located along North Carolina Highway 22 and North Carolina Highway 62 near its junction with the U.S. Highway 421 freeway. The oddly named community is found just south of Pleasant Garden and is nearly on the Randolph County line. Climax is also home to the Hobson Cricket Grounds where teams from the Mid Atlantic Cricket Conference compete. A small general aviation airport (Southeast Greensboro) is also located in Climax. Famous Nascar team Petty Enterprises is located nearby in neighboring Level Cross.

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...