An Agreement to Slander a Third Person Would Not Be

question 39

Multiple Choice

An agreement to slander a third person would not be enforceable because slander is a(n) :

• A) crime.
• B) civil wrong.
• C) infringement of privacy.
• D) restraint against trade.

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Definitions:

Supreme Court

The highest federal court in the United States, noted for its power of judicial review to interpret the Constitution.

Criminally Accused

A person or entity that has been charged with a crime or criminal conduct, pending legal proceedings to determine guilt or innocence.

Fifth Amendment

An amendment to the U.S. Constitution that provides several protections against abuse of government authority, including rights to due process, protection against self-incrimination, and double jeopardy.

Rights

Legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement; fundamental norms regarding what people are allowed to do or have.