Betty Lee and Susan Mikel Have a Longstanding Feud

question 65

Multiple Choice

Betty Lee and Susan Mikel have a longstanding feud. In order to get back at Susan, Betty made the following entry on her face book page:"ʺ People stay away from Susan Mikel. She has stolen so much from me and trust me, if she gets the chance, she will rip off her own mother.'ʹ Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)If Susan sues Betty for defamation, Betty can use fair comment defence
• B)Betty has committed slander against Susan
• C)Betty committed no tort because nobody will take her words seriously
• D)Susan can sue for defamation if the statements made about her are not true
• E)None of the above

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