Belleview is an unincorporated community in northern Iron County, Missouri, United States. It is located about eight miles northwest of Ironton on Route 21 and is approximately three miles south of Belgrade and Caledonia. The original name of the community was "Cross Roads", but was changed to the older name of the valley in which it is located: Bellevue Valley (French for Beautiful view). Belleview is located near Elephant Rocks State Park and is near the Mark Twain National Forest.

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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 Missouri

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