Clyde is a town in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States. The 2000 census recorded the population at 1,324 people. It is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Defamation Libel And Slander Law Lawyers In Clyde North Carolina

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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 North Carolina

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