Asked by Rajkamal Singh on Jun 04, 2024
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The rising issue of Internet defamation does not change the principles of Common Law surrounding defamation: published slander (libel), whose untruth is given wide circulation as fact, resulting in injury to the victim's reputation.
Internet Defamation
The act of damaging someone's reputation by making false and harmful statements about them online.
Common Law
A legal system based on court decisions and customs, rather than written laws, where past judicial decisions serve as precedent for future cases.
- Differentiate between slander and libel in cases of defamation.
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Marielle BiesiadeckiJun 10, 2024
Final Answer :
True
Explanation :
The principles of Common Law surrounding defamation, which include the publication of false statements that cause harm to someone's reputation, remain applicable in the context of Internet defamation. The medium through which the defamation occurs (online versus traditional forms) does not change these foundational principles.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between slander and libel in cases of defamation.
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