Makayla Successfully Sued Deacon for the Tort of Defamation

question 74

Multiple Choice

Makayla successfully sued Deacon for the tort of defamation.In that situation,the term "tortfeasor" refers to

• A)Makayla as the person who suffered,or was injured by,the tort.
• B)Deacon as the person who committed the tort.
• C)The traditional idea,or theory,of tort law.
• D)The court as a representative of society's concern,or fear,or anti-social behaviour.
• E)The fact that Makayla's tort caused Deacon to fear that he would suffer an injury.

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Definitions:

Clarifying

The act of making a statement or situation less confused and more comprehensible.

Routine Request

A standard, frequently encountered solicitation or inquiry that follows established protocols.

Sincere Apology

An expression of regret that is genuine and heartfelt, acknowledging wrongdoing and intending to mend a situation.

Compliance

Denotes the act of adhering to laws, regulations, standards, or ethical practices within a specific context.