An Absolute Privilege Exists to Protect Which of the Following

question 38

Multiple Choice

An absolute privilege exists to protect which of the following defendants in defamation cases?

• A) Members of Congress on the floor of Congress.
• B) Statements made by the President of the U.S. in the discharge of official duty.
• C) Statements about a third party made to one's spouse when the couple is alone.
• D) All of these.

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Definitions:

Sue

To initiate a legal proceeding against an entity or individual for the recovery of rights, redress of harms, or enforcement of agreements.

Type of Contract

A legal agreement between parties that outlines their rights, duties, and responsibilities.

Obligate

To bind or compel someone legally or morally to do something.

Checkout Line

The queue or line of customers waiting to pay for their purchases at a retail outlet.