Westville is an unincorporated community in northeastern Mad River Township, Champaign County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 43083. It lies at the intersection of U.S. Route 36 with State Route 560.

Defamation Libel And Slander Law Lawyers In Westville Ohio

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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 Ohio

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