What Differs in a Defamation Suit When the Plaintiff Is

question 1

Multiple Choice

What differs in a defamation suit when the plaintiff is a public figure,as opposed to when the plaintiff is not a public figure?

• A) Punitive damages are available.
• B) The plaintiff need not prove actual injury to the reputation.
• C) The plaintiff can recover even when the statement is a mere opinion.
• D) The plaintiff must prove that the statement was made with malice.
• E) The plaintiff must prove that the statement was made in writing.

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