Learn More About Defamation Libel And Slander Law in Eucha, Oklahoma

Eucha is a small rural community located in Delaware County, Oklahoma, north of Lake Eucha. The Eucha Post Office was established November 20, 1900, in District 5 of the old Indian Territory. The community was named for Charles Thomas (Ochelata), principal chief of the Cherokees. Eucha, well known for its Indian culture, often has Indian taco sales. Eucha is well known for its lake which has the Delaware County Gigging Tournament every year in April. The average household income for an Eucha family is $30,268.

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...