To Successfully Bring an Action Against a Defendant in the Tort

question 41

Multiple Choice

To successfully bring an action against a defendant in the tort of defamation the plaintiff must prove that the allegedly defamatory statement was published to a third party.To be 'published' the statement must have been:

• A)printed and released to the public in a book, newspaper or magazine.
• B)communicated to the plaintiff, whether in written or oral form.
• C)provided in writing to a third party.
• D)made in spoken or written form to or in the presence of another person.

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Definitions:

Bond Discount

The difference between the face value of a bond and its selling price when the bond is sold for less than its face value.

Premium

An amount paid in addition to a standard price, rate, or value, often indicating a higher level of quality or service.

Serial Bonds

Bonds issued under the same contract that mature at different dates, allowing the issuer to spread out the repayment over time.

Carrying Amount

The value at which an asset is recognized on the balance sheet, calculated as the original cost minus accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.