Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)The tort of injurious falsehood always requires proof that the defendant made a false statement about the quality of the plaintiff's products.
• B)Liability for the tort of deceit may arise only if the defendant made a statement to the plaintiff.
• C)If the plaintiff cannot sue for the tort of private nuisance, then it also will be impossible to sue for the tort of public nuisance.
• D)The defence of absolute privilege does not apply if the defendant maliciously made a defamatory statement.
• E)Liability may be imposed under the tort of intimidation even if the defendant's primary purpose was to benefit itself, rather than hurt the plaintiff.

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Definitions:

Vessel Elements

Specialized tubular cells in plants that facilitate the transport of water and minerals.

Tracheids

Elongated cells in the xylem of vascular plants, serving in the transport of water and mineral salts.

Sieve-Tube Members

Plant cells that are part of the phloem and responsible for transporting sugars and other nutrients throughout the plant.

Apical Meristem

The growth region in plants found at the tips of roots and shoots, responsible for primary growth.