A Reporter Appears on Television and Declares That the Head

question 36

Multiple Choice

A reporter appears on television and declares that the head coach of a professional sports team is "the worst coach in the history of sports." The coach subsequently files a lawsuit against the reporter.A court would most likely determine which of the following?

• A) The reporter is liable for a claim of slander.
• B) The reporter is liable for a claim of libel.
• C) The reporter is not liable because truth is an absolute defense.
• D) The reporter is not liable because the statement is an expression of opinion.

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Definitions:

Endorser

A person who signs their name on a document, often a check, to indicate their approval or to transfer ownership to another party.

Drawer

In a financial context, the person who writes or issues a check or draft instructing a bank to pay a specified sum of money to a designated party.

Liable

Legally responsible or obligated.

Promissory Note

A written and legally binding promise to pay a specific sum of money to a designated party at a specified time or on demand.