Which of the following is NOT true of defamation of character? The right continu
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Which of the following is NOT true of defamation of character?
The right continues after death.
It applies to false statements.
The statement is intentionally published to a third party.
d. The statement is accidentally published to a third party.
Which of the following is NOT true of defamation of character?
A higher, actual malice, standard applies to public figures.
Disparagement is also known as trade libel.
A written defamation is called a slander.
A written defamation is called a libel.
a.The right continues after death.
b.It applies to false statements.
c.The statement is intentionally published to a third party.
d. The statement is accidentally published to a third party.
Which of the following is NOT true of defamation of character?
a.A higher, actual malice, standard applies to public figures.
b.Disparagement is also known as trade libel.
c.A written defamation is called a slander.
d.A written defamation is called a libel.
Explanation / Answer
(A) The right continues after death.
This is not true as defamation is an act or statement that damages one's reputation. As the dead don't have any reputation that can be damaged although the memory of deceased can be damaged but it is not addressed under tort of defamation.
(c) A written defamation is called a slander
This is not true as a spoken defamation is called a slander whereas a written defamation is called a libel.
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