Learn More About Defamation Libel And Slander Law in Surrey, North Dakota

Surrey is a city in Ward County, North Dakota in the United States. Surrey was founded on June 18, 1900, named after Surrey, England by railroad officials. In 1914, the Great Northern Railway made it the termination point of the cutoff line between the Minot and Fargo. The city was incorporated in 1951, with an original population of 150. It is a suburb of Minot and is part of the Minot Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 917 at the 2000 census.

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...