Learn More About Defamation Libel And Slander Law in Grouse Creek, Utah

Grouse Creek (also Cookesville) is an unincorporated community in the nearly-unpopulated northwestern region of Box Elder County, Utah, United States, near the Idaho and Nevada borders. It lies along unpaved roads north of State Route 30 in the Grouse Creek Mountains. Its elevation is 5,331 feet (1,625 m), and it is located at 41°42′34″N 113°53′0″W / 41.70944°N 113.883333°W / 41.70944; -113.883333 (41.7093642, -113.8833441). Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 84313. Grouse Creek was first settled in 1876.

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...