Which of the Following Statements Is True About Defenses to Defamation

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about defenses to defamation?

• A) A person having absolute privilege can be sued for defamation if the statement is false.
• B) A conditional privilege does not protect a defendant against any false statements.
• C) If the plaintiff is a public figure, the plaintiff will have to prove that the defamation was made with malice.
• D) Politicians are not subject to conditional privilege.

---

Definitions:

Contractual Agreement

A legally binding arrangement between two or more parties that outlines the terms and conditions of their relationship or transaction.

Sarbanes-Oxley Act

A United States federal law enacted in 2002 designed to protect investors from fraudulent financial reporting by corporations, including provisions for enhanced financial disclosures and penalties for corporate fraud.

Working Papers Retention

The practice of keeping all relevant documents and records used during an audit for a specified period.

Contractual Breach

The failure to perform one or more terms or conditions of a contract without a legally valid excuse.