Which of the Following Would Most Likely Be Used by a Court

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would most likely be used by a court to assess the quantum of an individual's actual monetary damages resulting from defamation?

• A) the severity of injury from the falsehood
• B) the remoteness of the damages
• C) the severity of the defamation
• D) the foreseeability of the damages

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