Which of the Following Is a Valid Defense to a Defamation

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a valid defense to a defamation claim?

• A)The statement was not slanderous only libelous.
• B)The statement was only an opinion.
• C)The First Amendment guarantees the absolute right to free speech.
• D)The statement did not cause any grave injury.

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Definitions:

Compensation

Payment or reward given for services or to make up for someone's loss, damage, or injury.

Gratuitous Act

An action or deed done voluntarily without expecting any return or compensation.

Past Consideration

In contract law, refers to an act or event that has already taken place before the promise is made, and thus is not valid consideration for a contract.

Subcontracts

Agreements made between a party in an existing contract and a third party to fulfill some or all of the original contract's obligations.