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Libel, Slander, and Defamation

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Which of the following is NOT an element of defamation?

  1. Publication

  2. Falsity

  3. Privilege

  4. Malice

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Privilege is not an element of defamation. The other three elements are publication, falsity, and malice.

What is the difference between libel and slander?

  1. Libel is written defamation, while slander is spoken defamation.

  2. Libel is more serious than slander.

  3. Libel requires proof of actual damages, while slander does not.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Libel is written defamation, while slander is spoken defamation. Libel is generally considered more serious than slander. Libel requires proof of actual damages, while slander does not.

What is the defense of truth in a defamation case?

  1. The defendant can prove that the statement is true.

  2. The defendant can prove that the statement was made in a privileged communication.

  3. The defendant can prove that the statement was made in a fair and accurate report of a judicial proceeding.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The defense of truth in a defamation case allows the defendant to prove that the statement is true, that it was made in a privileged communication, or that it was made in a fair and accurate report of a judicial proceeding.

What is the defense of privilege in a defamation case?

  1. The defendant can prove that the statement was made in a judicial proceeding.

  2. The defendant can prove that the statement was made in a legislative proceeding.

  3. The defendant can prove that the statement was made in an executive proceeding.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The defense of privilege in a defamation case allows the defendant to prove that the statement was made in a judicial proceeding, a legislative proceeding, or an executive proceeding.

What is the defense of fair comment in a defamation case?

  1. The defendant can prove that the statement was made in a fair and accurate report of a judicial proceeding.

  2. The defendant can prove that the statement was made in a fair and accurate report of a legislative proceeding.

  3. The defendant can prove that the statement was made in a fair and accurate report of an executive proceeding.

  4. None of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The defense of fair comment in a defamation case does not allow the defendant to prove that the statement was made in a fair and accurate report of a judicial proceeding, a legislative proceeding, or an executive proceeding.

What is the defense of consent in a defamation case?

  1. The defendant can prove that the plaintiff consented to the publication of the statement.

  2. The defendant can prove that the plaintiff waived their right to sue for defamation.

  3. The defendant can prove that the plaintiff released the defendant from liability for defamation.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The defense of consent in a defamation case allows the defendant to prove that the plaintiff consented to the publication of the statement, waived their right to sue for defamation, or released the defendant from liability for defamation.

What is the defense of statute of limitations in a defamation case?

  1. The defendant can prove that the plaintiff did not file their lawsuit within the time period specified by law.

  2. The defendant can prove that the plaintiff did not give the defendant notice of the lawsuit within the time period specified by law.

  3. The defendant can prove that the plaintiff did not serve the defendant with the lawsuit within the time period specified by law.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The defense of statute of limitations in a defamation case allows the defendant to prove that the plaintiff did not file their lawsuit, give the defendant notice of the lawsuit, or serve the defendant with the lawsuit within the time period specified by law.

What is the remedy for defamation?

  1. Damages

  2. Injunction

  3. Retraction

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The remedy for defamation can include damages, injunction, and retraction.

What are the damages that can be awarded in a defamation case?

  1. Compensatory damages

  2. Punitive damages

  3. Nominal damages

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The damages that can be awarded in a defamation case include compensatory damages, punitive damages, and nominal damages.

What is the purpose of punitive damages in a defamation case?

  1. To punish the defendant for their conduct.

  2. To deter the defendant from engaging in similar conduct in the future.

  3. To send a message to other potential defendants that such conduct will not be tolerated.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of punitive damages in a defamation case is to punish the defendant for their conduct, deter the defendant from engaging in similar conduct in the future, and send a message to other potential defendants that such conduct will not be tolerated.

What is the difference between compensatory damages and punitive damages in a defamation case?

  1. Compensatory damages are awarded to compensate the plaintiff for their actual losses, while punitive damages are awarded to punish the defendant.

  2. Compensatory damages are awarded to compensate the plaintiff for their emotional distress, while punitive damages are awarded to punish the defendant.

  3. Compensatory damages are awarded to compensate the plaintiff for their lost reputation, while punitive damages are awarded to punish the defendant.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Compensatory damages are awarded to compensate the plaintiff for their actual losses, emotional distress, and lost reputation, while punitive damages are awarded to punish the defendant.

What is the defense of qualified privilege in a defamation case?

  1. The defendant can prove that the statement was made in a judicial proceeding.

  2. The defendant can prove that the statement was made in a legislative proceeding.

  3. The defendant can prove that the statement was made in an executive proceeding.

  4. None of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The defense of qualified privilege in a defamation case does not allow the defendant to prove that the statement was made in a judicial proceeding, a legislative proceeding, or an executive proceeding.

What is the defense of absolute privilege in a defamation case?

  1. The defendant can prove that the statement was made in a judicial proceeding.

  2. The defendant can prove that the statement was made in a legislative proceeding.

  3. The defendant can prove that the statement was made in an executive proceeding.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The defense of absolute privilege in a defamation case allows the defendant to prove that the statement was made in a judicial proceeding, a legislative proceeding, or an executive proceeding.

What is the difference between qualified privilege and absolute privilege in a defamation case?

  1. Qualified privilege is a defense that is available to the defendant in some cases, while absolute privilege is a defense that is available to the defendant in all cases.

  2. Qualified privilege is a defense that is available to the defendant in cases where the statement was made in a judicial proceeding, a legislative proceeding, or an executive proceeding, while absolute privilege is a defense that is available to the defendant in cases where the statement was made in a judicial proceeding.

  3. Qualified privilege is a defense that is available to the defendant in cases where the statement was made in a legislative proceeding, while absolute privilege is a defense that is available to the defendant in cases where the statement was made in an executive proceeding.

  4. None of the above.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Qualified privilege is a defense that is available to the defendant in some cases, while absolute privilege is a defense that is available to the defendant in all cases.

What is the defense of self-defense in a defamation case?

  1. The defendant can prove that they made the statement in order to defend themselves against an attack on their reputation.

  2. The defendant can prove that they made the statement in order to defend themselves against an attack on their property.

  3. The defendant can prove that they made the statement in order to defend themselves against an attack on their family.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The defense of self-defense in a defamation case allows the defendant to prove that they made the statement in order to defend themselves against an attack on their reputation, property, or family.

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