Defamation part 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the elements required to prove defamation?

• Statement must be defamatory

• Statement must be kept private

• Statement must refer to Plaintiff

• Statement must be published that is communicated to 3rd party

What is the main purpose of the element 'Statement must be defamatory' in proving defamation?

• To expose the plaintiff to hatred and contempt

• To keep the statement private

• To refer to the plaintiff by name

• To raise the plaintiff's estimation in society

How can the statement be considered to refer to the plaintiff?

• By using the plaintiff's initials

• By being vague and general

• By being specific and referring to the plaintiff by name

• By not mentioning the plaintiff at all

What is the significance of the element 'Statement must be published that is communicated to 3rd party' in proving defamation?

• It ensures that the statement is kept private

• It proves that the defendant was responsible for publication

• It makes known the defamatory matter to someone other than the plaintiff

• It prevents the statement from being disseminated to 3rd party

Which defense of defamation involves making an honest expression of an opinion about a matter of public interest without malice?

• Innocent dissemination

• Justification

• Fair Comment

• Unintentional defamation

In which situation does the defense of 'Innocent dissemination' apply?

• When the statement is made with malice

• When the maker of the statement has a legal or moral duty to make the statement

• When the statement is an honest expression of an opinion about a matter of public interest

• When the person who participates in publication has no intention and no knowledge of the libel

What is the main effect of defamation on the victim according to the text?

• Ridiculed by peers and threatened by the community

• Public officials

• Civil issues

• Proof from witnesses and financial records

What is the burden placed upon public officials when proving a defamatory statement?

• They must prove that the statement was made with malice

• They must prove that the statement was made without researching its validity

• They must prove that the false statement was made with intent to harm

• They must prove that the statement was an honest expression of an opinion

What is the purpose of the defense of 'Qualified Privilege' in defamation?

• To cover situations where the person cannot be sued for statements made even if they are defamatory

• To protect the press and governmental bodies

• To provide immunity to the words used in certain situations like courts and parliament

• To cover situations where the maker of the statement has a legal or moral duty to make the statement

What is the significance of 'Absolute Privilege' in defamation?

• It provides immunity to the words used in certain situations like courts and parliament

• It covers situations where the person cannot be sued for statements made even if they are defamatory

• It covers situations where the maker of the statement has a legal or moral duty to make the statement

• It protects the press and governmental bodies