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Haydenville is an unincorporated community in southern Green Township, Hocking County, Ohio, United States. It lies along U.S. Route 33 and the Hocking River, southeast of the city of Logan, the county seat of Hocking County. Its elevation is 705 feet (215 m), and it is located at 39°28′55″N 82°19′42″W / 39.48194°N 82.32833°W / 39.48194; -82.32833 (39.4820130, -82.3282074). Although Haydenville is unincorporated, it has a post office, established on January 10, 1870, and a nearby cemetery. Its ZIP code is 43127; the ZCTA for ZIP Code 43127 had a population of 67 at the 2000 census. In 1973, the community was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a historic district under the name of "Haydenville Historic Town. " Over 120 contributing properties were included in the historic district's 20 acres (8.1 ha).

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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...