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Peoa is an unincorporated community in southwestern Summit County, Utah, United States, between Jordanelle and Rockport State Parks. It lies along State Route 32 south of the city of Coalville, the county seat of Summit County. Its elevation is 6,191 feet (1,887 m), and it is located at 40°43′29″N 111°20′31″W / 40.72472°N 111.34194°W / 40.72472; -111.34194 (40.7246718, -111.3418577). Although Peoa is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 84061. The old postmasters names are Carl and Neoma Isakson. Both have died. Peoa was first settled in 1857 by William W. Phelps and others.

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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.

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What are defamation, slander and libel?

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