Learn More About Defamation Libel And Slander Law in Hingham, Wisconsin

Hingham is an unincorporated community located, in the town of Lima, in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States. Hingham is northeast of Adell and southeast of Waldo. Hingham has a post office with ZIP code 53031. Hingham has a mill pond which has carp in it. There is an American Legion Hall near the mill pond at the intersection of County Highway I and County Highway F. Hingham has a Memorial Day parade every year. There are usually goats in the parade and the Oostburg High School Band often marches in the parade.

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...