Learn More About Defamation Libel And Slander Law in New Blaine, Arkansas

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New Blaine is an unincorporated community in Logan County, Arkansas, United States. It is the location of (or is the nearest community to) Anhalt Barn, which is on County Road 68, Old Arkansas Highway 22, which is part of AR 197, AR 197 Loop, and Rainwater Loop, Elizabeth Hall, off AR 22, Farmer's State Bank, at 100 Seallars St. , Freeborn T. Laster House, at 494 AR 197, Main Street Bridge, located at 2002 Sellers St. at Silver Smith Branch, New Blaine School, located at the junction of AR 22 and Spring Rd. , and Troy Lasater Service Station located on the AR 197 Loop. All eight of these places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Defamation Libel And Slander Law Lawyers In New Blaine Arkansas

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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...