Asked by Harry Nayan on Jun 25, 2024
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As discussed in Neumann v.Liles,the case in the text,statements of pure opinion:
A) do not amount to defamation because they are not statements of "fact."
B) do not amount to defamation because they do not purport to be completely true.
C) amount to defamation when shared with at least one person.
D) are not protected under the First Amendment.
Pure Opinion
An expression based solely on someone's personal view, belief, or judgment, not on facts or knowledge.
Defamation
A false and harmful statement about someone that damages their reputation, which can be categorized as libel (written) or slander (spoken).
First Amendment
A change to the U.S. Constitution that safeguards rights related to religious practice, speech, gathering, and petitioning the government.
- Understand the application of negligence standards in defamation cases, focusing on the liability of both original publishers and distributors.
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Vanessa SalazarJun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Statements of pure opinion do not amount to defamation because they are not statements of "fact" concerning the plaintiff.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the application of negligence standards in defamation cases, focusing on the liability of both original publishers and distributors.