In Libel Law, the Offensive Communication Must Be Shown to Cause

question 22

Multiple Choice

In libel law, the offensive communication must be shown to cause harm to the plaintiff's reputation in the mind of "right thinking persons," and it also must be shown to be ___ .

• A) False
• B) Substantively true
• C) Personal opinion
• D) Fair comment

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Definitions:

Narrowly Defined

Described or specified with a high degree of precision and detail, often used to limit the scope or focus of a concept or category.

Available Substitutes

Alternatives to a product or service that are readily accessible to consumers, affecting demand and pricing strategies.

More Elastic

Describes a greater sensitivity of demand or supply to changes in price or other economic factors.

Perfectly Inelastic

A market situation where the quantity demanded does not change as the price changes.