Learn More About Defamation Libel And Slander Law in Walcott, Wyoming

Walcott is an unincorporated community in central Carbon County, Wyoming, United States. It lies along local roads near Interstate 80 and the concurrent U.S. Routes 30 and 287, east of the city of Rawlins, the county seat of Carbon County. Its elevation is 6,627 feet (2,020 m), and it is located at 41°45′40″N 106°50′42″W / 41.76111°N 106.845°W / 41.76111; -106.845 (41.7610714, -106.8450364). Although Walcott is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 82335. Public education in the community of Walcott is provided by Carbon County School District #2.

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...