At RDP Industries,Chun,an Accountant,is Notorious for Wearing Bright Dresses

question 5

Multiple Choice

At RDP Industries,Chun,an accountant,is notorious for wearing bright dresses.In a water cooler conversation,Joseph says to Quinn,"Those accountants are just so lazy and useless;they walk around here in their loud clothes and expect everything to be done for them." Which of the following statements is true?

• A)Joseph has not committed the tort of defamation because he did not reference Chun directly.
• B)Joseph has not committed the tort of defamation because what he said is considered libel.
• C)Joseph has not committed the tort of defamation because what he said was not published.
• D)Joseph has not committed the tort of defamation because he referred to a group of individuals.
• E)Joseph could not use the defense of justification unless he could prove the statement is true.

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Definitions:

External Iliac

refers to the artery that travels along the pelvic brim, supplying blood to the lower limbs and pelvic organs.

Superior Phrenic Artery

Blood vessels that supply blood to the superior aspect of the diaphragm, originating from the thoracic aorta or other nearby arteries.

Diaphragm

A dome-shaped muscle at the base of the lungs that plays a crucial role in breathing by contracting and relaxing to change thoracic volume.

Internal Jugular Vein

The internal jugular vein is a major vein in the neck that returns deoxygenated blood from the head to the heart.