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Defamation, Libel and Slander


Defamation, Libel and Slander: Overview

Defamation, also known as defamation of character, occurs when false statements are made about someone to a third party. Libel occurs when defamation is made in writing, while slander refers to spoken defamation. Several conditions must be met in order to make a claim of defamation.
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Defamation, Libel and Slander - State Laws

IllinoisIllinois Compiled Statutes > 745 ILCS 54 - Interscholastic Association Defamation Act
North DakotaNorth Dakota Code > Chapter 32-43 - Uniform Correction or Clarification of Defamation Act
North Dakota Code > Chapter 32-44 - Defamation of Agricultural Products and Management Practices
South DakotaSouth Dakota Laws > Title 20 > Chapter 11 - Liability For Defamation
VermontVermont Statutes > Title 12 > Chapter 199 - Defamation

 

Questions & Answers: Defamation, Libel and Slander

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