Asked by Jackson Davis on May 03, 2024
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Raquel maliciously spreads false rumors to her classmates that her unmarried roommate Rena is unchaste and then publishes a letter in the student newspaper claiming that Rena is unchaste. Raquel is guilty of which of the following?
A) Slander only
B) Libel only
C) Slander and libel
D) Forgery
Slander And Libel
Forms of defamation, where slander refers to spoken defamatory statements and libel to written ones.
False Rumors
False rumors are unfounded statements or allegations that lack truth and may cause harm or misinformation.
Unchaste
Referring to behavior that is morally impure or not conforming to societal standards of sexual propriety; often used in legal contexts concerning moral character.
- Discern and describe the elements and consequences involved in defamation, with a focus on slander and libel.
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Learning Objectives
- Discern and describe the elements and consequences involved in defamation, with a focus on slander and libel.
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