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

Woden is an unincorporated community in Nacogdoches County, Texas, United States. Although Woden is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 75978; the ZCTA for ZIP Code 75978 had a population of 137 at the 2000 census. Woden is home to a post office, a grocery store, a K-12 school, and both a Baptist and a Presbyterian church, as well as a volunteer fire department. The Woden Independent School District serves area students in Pre-K through 12th grade.

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...