Phil A Dendron Is a Student in Your Class

question 13

True/False

Phil A. Dendron is a student in your class. One evening while sitting around in a local bar, students begin discussing their classes. Phil tells everyone, "The communication law class is the pits. I haven't learned a thing in there. I think [INSERT FACULTY MEMBER'S NAME HERE] is the worst teacher I've ever had. He only works a couple of hours each day, is never in his office, and I think he got his PhD from a mail order catalog." As much as Phil might upset the faculty member cited, he will easily win any defamation lawsuit against him because his remarks are protected statements of opinion.

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