A Conditional Privilege Eliminates Liability for Defamation When the Statement

question 147

Multiple Choice

A conditional privilege eliminates liability for defamation when the statement:

• A) was legally found in public records
• B) was not true
• C) was true
• D) was published with the plaintiff's knowledge and consent
• E) none of the other choices

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Definitions:

Right to Payment

A legal entitlement to receive money as a result of a contract or legal agreement.

Liquidation

The process of converting company assets into cash to pay off debts, often preceding the dissolution of the company.

Trustee

A person or firm that holds and administers property or assets for the benefit of a third party.

Assets

Resources owned by a company or individual with economic value.