Bill,a Student at State University,needed a Way to Get Some

question 51

Essay

Bill,a student at State University,needed a way to get some cash quickly.He took a photograph of State University's head cheerleader,Marla,and started selling jerseys with her photograph on the back under the caption of "She's Hot." Marla wants to sue for defamation.She asks you if she could win on a defamation claim and if there is anything else for which she should sue.Discuss the elements of the legal theories involved and what you should tell Marla.

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Definitions:

Strong Conscience

A deeply held sense of right and wrong that guides a person's actions and decisions.

Fixed Capacity

The concept that certain abilities or resources have a set limit that cannot be exceeded.

Values

Fundamental beliefs or standards that guide behavior and decision-making in individuals or groups.

Self-Discipline

The capacity to manage personal emotions and conquer personal flaws; the power to follow through with one's convictions regardless of the temptation to forsake them.