If a Defendant in a Defamation Suit Holds a Qualified

question 17

Multiple Choice

If a defendant in a defamation suit holds a qualified privilege:

• A)the defendant has a complete defense to the suit.
• B)the defendant cannot be sued if he/she retracts the statement.
• C)the plaintiff will be required to prove additional elements to recover.
• D)the defendant enjoys higher protection than the absolute privilege.

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