In Order to Have a Legally Sufficient Case for Libel

question 25

Multiple Choice

In order to have a legally sufficient case for libel, a plaintiff must show injury to reputation. That standard might be difficult to meet for what reason below?

• A) Calculating damage to reputation in lost hours of work or sleep
• B) Impossible to show damaging information was understood by a third party
• C) Identification requires negligence rather than strict liability
• D) Reputation already tarnished beyond recovery