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Mikayla Verdich
on Dec 20, 2024
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In an article about a prominent judge, a newspaper indicates that the judge had organized crime connections. The judge sues. The judge will have a cause of action:
A) if the suit is for defamation and the newspaper responsibly checked its sources.
B) if the suit is a suit for intrusion.
C) whether or not the newspaper checked its sources as long as the information printed is ultimately found to be untrue.
D) if the statement, which was untrue, was made with malice.
Cause Of Action
A legal basis or ground upon which a plaintiff initiates a lawsuit against a defendant.
Defamation
Defamation is the act of communicating false statements about a person that injure the reputation of that person.
Intrusion
Unauthorized entry into another's property or personal space, potentially violating privacy or security.
- Comprehend the criteria for defamation and the nuances in cases involving public figures or entities.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the criteria for defamation and the nuances in cases involving public figures or entities.