To Establish the Defence of 'Contextual Truth' to the Tort

question 24

Multiple Choice

To establish the defence of 'contextual truth' to the tort of defamation, the defendant must prove:

• A)the statement was not motivated by malice and the defendant had a duty to make the statement to a person who had a corresponding duty to receive it.
• B)the statement was made during parliament or judicial proceedings.
• C)the defamatory statement had one or more other meanings that were substantially true and the defamatory meaning did not harm the reputation of the plaintiff because of the substantial truth of the other meanings.
• D)the defamatory statement was substantially true.

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Definitions:

Process Losses

Refers to the decrease in efficiency or productivity in a team due to coordination and motivation problems.

Productivity Losses

The decrease in the output of goods or services relative to input, often due to inefficiencies, distractions, or other factors that impede performance.

Imperfect Communication

Communication that is distorted or incomplete, leading to misunderstandings or misinterpretations.

Drive To Bond

The fundamental human motivation to form and maintain close relationships with others.