Asked by Jeanette De La Cueva on Apr 29, 2024
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Which of the following is an example of a false statement that is considered defamation per se?
A) A statement that a person has a loathsome communicable disease
B) A statement that a person has committed improprieties while engaging in a profession
C) A statement that a person has been imprisoned for a serious crime
D) All of these choices are correct.
Defamation Per Se
Statements recognized by law as so damaging that proof of injury or harm is not required to establish defamation.
Loathsome Communicable Disease
A highly contagious disease that is viewed with disgust and generally requires reporting to public health authorities due to its nature.
Improprieties
Actions or behaviors that are inappropriate, unethical, or considered wrong.
- Identify and expound upon the constituents and effects of defamation, including instances of slander and libel.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify and expound upon the constituents and effects of defamation, including instances of slander and libel.
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