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Penngrove, California 94951, USA is a small, unincorporated community in Sonoma County, between Petaluma and Cotati at the intersection of Old Redwood Highway and Petaluma Hill Road, nestled in the foothills of Sonoma Mountain. Located in the remnants of a historic grove called Penn's Grove, it was previously a North Bay freight rail station on the Northwestern Pacific Railroad as well as a center for egg and chicken farming, much like its close neighbor Petaluma. Every year on the Sunday closest to the 4th Penngrove celebrates the 4th of July with a parade sponsored by the Penngrove Social Fireman. On Saturday at the Penngrove Fire Station located at the corner of Main Street and Old Redwood Highway, the Rancho Adobe Firefighters Association sponsor a breakfast.

Defamation Libel And Slander Law Lawyers In Penngrove California

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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...