Which of the Following Can Be Raised as a Defense

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can be raised as a defense to a claim of defamation?

• A) That the statement was true.
• B) That there was a constitutional privilege to comment about the plaintiff who is a public figure and that the statement was made without malice.
• C) That there was a conditional privilege to make defamatory comment on another's statements in order to protect legitimate self-interest.
• D) All of these.

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Definitions:

Capacity

The maximum amount that something can contain or the ability to perform or produce.

Broadbent

Refers to Donald Broadbent, a British cognitive psychologist known for his research on attention and the filtering of information.

Treisman

Likely refers to an individual, possibly Anne Treisman, who is known for her work in cognitive psychology, specifically in attention and perception.

Black Labrador

A specific breed of retriever dog known for its solid black coat, often prized as a companion, service, or working dog.