What Is the Broad Category of Defenses Available to the Tort

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Essay

What is the broad category of defenses available to the tort of defamation? Under what circumstances can the U.S. Constitution be used as a defense to an action for an intentional tort?

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Current Liabilities

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Gross Profit Percentage

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Net Sales Revenue

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