Clintondale is a hamlet in Ulster County, New York, United States. The population was 1,424 at the 2000 census. Clintondale is located at the north town line of the Town of Plattekill. The community is on US Route 44 and NY 55 at the junction of Route 22.

Defamation Libel And Slander Law Lawyers In Clintondale New York

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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 New York

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