Learn More About Defamation Libel And Slander Law in White Owl, South Dakota

White Owl (also Whiteowl) is an unincorporated community in east central Meade County, South Dakota, United States. It lies along Highway 34 east of the city of Sturgis, the county seat of Meade County. Its elevation is 2,792 feet (851 m), and it is located at 44°35′32″N 102°25′51″W / 44.59222°N 102.43083°W / 44.59222; -102.43083 (44.5922110, -102.4307210). Board on Geographic Names officially designated it "White Owl" in 1906. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 57792.

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...