Injurious Falsehood Is Closely Related to Slander of Goods, but Its

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Multiple Choice

Injurious falsehood is closely related to slander of goods, but its scope is wider. Which of the following statements are also true about injurious falsehood?

• A) The goods may be the subject of the slander.
• B) The disparagement can be aimed at the business enterprise as a whole.
• C) The disparagement can be aimed at the owners in particular.
• D) None of the responses are correct.
• E) All of the responses are correct.

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Definitions:

Treasury Bond

A long-term, interest-bearing security issued by the government, with a maturity period typically longer than ten years.

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