Asked by Carissa Martins on May 12, 2024
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Maggie tells all her coworkers that her neighbor Phyllis has been imprisoned for murder. Phyllis has not, however, even been accused of murder. Maggie is guilty of which of the following?
A) False imprisonment
B) Slander
C) Libel
D) Indecency
E) Slander and libel
Slander and Libel
Defamation in two forms: slander, which is spoken defamation, and libel, which is defamation in a fixed medium such as writing or broadcasting.
Indecency
Conduct deemed inappropriate or offensive in a public context, often relating to nudity, sexuality, or impropriety.
- Understand the differences between slander and libel within the context of defamation.
Verified Answer
A-
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Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Slander involves making false and damaging statements about someone orally. Since Maggie told her coworkers verbally about Phyllis without any truth to her claims, it constitutes slander. Libel, on the other hand, refers to written defamation, which does not apply in this scenario as the information was not written.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the differences between slander and libel within the context of defamation.
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