Learn More About Defamation Libel And Slander Law in Greenwich, Utah

Greenwich is an unincorporated community in northeastern Piute County, Utah, United States, just east of the Fishlake National Forest. It lies along State Route 62 northeast of the town of Junction, the county seat of Piute County. Its elevation is 6,854 feet (2,089 m), and it is located at 38°25′52″N 111°55′23″W / 38.43111°N 111.92306°W / 38.43111; -111.92306 (38.4310911, -111.9229692). Although Greenwich is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 84732.

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...