Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. Identify the true statement about a claim of defamation A statement must have the ability to hurt the reputation of an individual in order to qualify as defamatory. A statement does not have to be heard by a third party in order to qualify as defamatory. An unkind statement made against a profession as a whole is also considered defamatory. A statement should be based on pure opinion to qualify as defamatory 2.Who among the following is given absolute privilege or immunity against defamation?...