Learn More About Defamation Libel And Slander Law in Buchanan, Tennessee

Buchanan is an unincorporated community in Henry County, Tennessee, United States. It is located about 6 miles west of Paris Landing State Park which is located on the Tennessee River on the west bank of Kentucky Lake. Buchanan was originally founded in the 1840s and was named after United States President James Buchanan. As of 2008, the community has a post office, feed mill, a volunteer fire station, two churches, a Masonic hall and several houses. The postal zip code, 38222, includes Paris Landing State Park.

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...