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

Wrightsboro is an unincorporated community in Gonzales County, Texas, United States. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had an estimated population 76 in 2000. Wrightsboro is located at 29°22′26″N 97°33′54″W / 29.37389°N 97.565°W / 29.37389; -97.565 (29.3738515, -97.5649940). It is situated along FM 108 in southwestern Gonzales County, approximately twelve miles southwest of Gonzales. Although it is unincorporated, Cost has a post office with the zip code of 78677. Public education in the community of Wrightsboro is provided by the Gonzales Independent School District.

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...