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

Newcastle (also New Castle) is an unincorporated community in southwestern Iron County, Utah, United States. It lies along State Route 56 southwest of the city of Parowan, the county seat of Iron County. Its elevation is 5,312 feet (1,619 m), and it is located at 37°40′0″N 113°32′58″W / 37.666667°N 113.54944°W / 37.666667; -113.54944 (37.6666413, -113.5494060). Although Newcastle is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 84756.

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...