Which of the Following Can Be Raised as a Defense

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can be raised as a defense to a claim of defamation?

• A) That the statement was true.
• B) That there was a constitutional privilege to comment about the plaintiff who is a public figure and that the statement was made without malice.
• C) That there was a conditional privilege to make defamatory comment on another's statements in order to protect legitimate self-interest.
• D) All of these.

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Definitions:

Long-Term Investments

Assets intended to be held for more than a year, such as bonds, stocks, or real estate, for generating revenue or appreciating in value.

Interest Income

Income earned from various types of investments that pay interest, such as bonds or savings accounts.

Trading Investments

Securities that are purchased by a firm primarily for the purpose of selling them in the near term to generate income.

Long-Term Investments

Financial assets intended to be held for more than a year, including stocks, bonds, and real estate, for generating revenue or appreciating in value over time.