Zanesville is a town in Allen and Wells counties in the U.S. state of Indiana, southwest of Fort Wayne. The population was 602 at the 2000 census. Zanesville residents are ineligible for street mail delivery, and thus, must get their mail at the post office. Zanesville is in the 260 area code, and its phone prefix is 638. The zip code is 46799. Zanesville has a police department serviced by a part-time marshall, and fire service is provided by Southwest Allen County Fire District.

Defamation Libel And Slander Law Lawyers In Zanesville Indiana

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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.

Answers to defamation libel and slander law issues in Indiana

The term defamation refers to a false statement made about someone or some organization that is damaging to their...