Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE with Respect to the Tort

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE with respect to the tort of injurious falsehood?

• A) It always consists of a slander of title.
• B) It requires proof that the defendant's statement caused the plaintiff to suffer a loss.
• C) Because it requires proof of malice, it always leads to punitive damages.
• D) It is another name for the tort of defamation.
• E) It may be established on the basis of proof that the defendant should have known that the statement in question was false.

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