Which of the Following Can Be Raised as a Defense

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can be raised as a defense to a claim of defamation?

• A) That the Internet service provider was publishing information originating from a third party.
• B) That there was a constitutional privilege to comment about the plaintiff who is a public figure and that the statement was made without malice.
• C) That there was a conditional privilege to publish a defamatory statement in order to protect a legitimate self-interest.
• D) All of these.

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