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

Sevier is an unincorporated community in southwestern Sevier County, Utah, United States. It lies in the valley of the Sevier River along U.S. Route 89 southwest of the city of Richfield, the county seat of Sevier County. Its elevation is 5,584 feet (1,702 m), and it is located at 38°35′11″N 112°15′30″W / 38.58639°N 112.25833°W / 38.58639; -112.25833 (38.5863615, -112.2582612). Although Sevier is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 84766. It has a population of about 80 people. Sevier has many farms.

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...