Learn More About Defamation Libel And Slander Law in Round Top, Texas

Round Top is a town in Fayette County, Texas, United States. The population was 77 at the 2000 census. Round Top is the home of three visitor-drawing programs: Round Top Antiques Fair — Outdoor gathering of antiques dealers drawing enormous crowds each Spring International Festival — Institute at Round Top - Renowned music institute for young musicians and faculty Shakespeare at Winedale — Shakespeare-in-Performance study program administered by The University of Texas at Austin English Department Round Top is also the home of the oldest building in Fayette County, Moore's Fort, which was moved there from nearby La Grange.

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...