Which of the Following Is the Most Accurate Statement Regarding

question 132

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding the tort of disparagement?

• A) The plaintiff must show that the defendant maliciously made an untrue statement about the plaintiff's products, services, property, or business reputation.
• B) The plaintiff must show that the defendant published to a third party an untrue statement about the plaintiff's products, services, property, or business reputation.
• C) The plaintiff must show that the defendant knew the statement he or she made about the plaintiff's products, services, property, or business reputation was not true.
• D) The plaintiff must show that the defendant: 1) maliciously made an untrue statement about the plaintiff's products, services, property, or business reputation; and 2) published that untrue statement to a third party.
• E) The plaintiff must show that the defendant: 1) maliciously made an untrue statement about the plaintiff's products, services, property, or business reputation; 2) published that untrue statement to a third party; and 3) knew the statement was not true.

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