Learn More About Defamation Libel And Slander Law in Center Point, West Virginia

Center Point is an unincorporated community in northeastern Doddridge County, West Virginia, United States. It lies along Route 23 northeast of the town of West Union, the county seat of Doddridge County. Its elevation is 791 feet (241 m). Historically, the community has also been known as Centerpoint, Centre Point, Mount Pleasant, or Three Fork; the Board on Geographic Names officially designated the current name and spelling in 1964. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 26339.

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...