If the Defamatory Content of a Statement Is Not Apparent

question 40

Short Answer

If the defamatory content of a statement is not apparent unless certain extrinsic facts are made known, a plaintiff will have to show the in his or her pleadings.

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Definitions:

Amortization

Amortization refers to the process of gradually reducing the value of an intangible asset or a loan over a specified period of time.

Unrealized Profits

Refers to the potential profit from an investment that has not yet been sold or cashed in, thus not recorded in the financial statements as actual gain.

Going Concern

An accounting principle assuming that an entity will remain in business for the foreseeable future, allowing it to carry out its operations and commitments.

Consolidated Statement

A financial statement that aggregates the financial performance of a company and its subsidiaries, presenting it as if the group were a single entity.