Learn More About Defamation Libel And Slander Law in Pampa, Texas

Pampa is a city in Gray County, Texas, United States. The population was 17,887 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Gray County. Pampa is the principal city of the Pampa Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Gray and Roberts counties. Each July, Pampa hosts the Top 'O Texas Rodeo, which brings competitors from a multi-state area to Gray County. The White Deer Land Company Museum, which contains ranching exhibits, is located in downtown Pampa.

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...