One Student Actor Wins a Part in a Play Over

question 4

Multiple Choice

One student actor wins a part in a play over another student actor.To get back at the winning student, the rejected student files a lawsuit against the winning student alleging intentional infliction of emotional distress, defamation, and negligence.The jury returns a verdict exonerating the defendant.The defendant is now entitled to sue the plaintiff for ________.

• A)tort of outrage
• B)malicious prosecution
• C)intentional misrepresentation
• D)misappropriation of the right to publicity

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Definitions:

Disciplinary Sanction

Punishments or measures imposed by a professional organization or regulatory authority to correct misconduct or enforce standards.

Disbarment

A severe disciplinary sanction in which an attorney's license to practice law in the state is revoked because of unethical or illegal conduct.

Suspension

A serious disciplinary sanction in which an attorney who has violated an ethical rule or a law is prohibited from practicing law in the state for a specified or an indefinite period of time.

Mildest Sanction

The least severe form of penalty or disciplinary action imposed in response to a wrongdoing or offense.