Which of the Following Can Be Raised as a Defense

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can be raised as a defense to a claim of defamation?

• A)That the Internet service provider was publishing information originating from a third party.
• B)That there was a constitutional privilege to comment about the plaintiff who is a public figure and that the statement was made without malice.
• C)That there was a conditional privilege to publish a defamatory statement in order to protect a legitimate self-interest.
• D)All of the above.

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Definitions:

Vas Deferens

A long, muscular tube that transports mature sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory ducts in anticipation of ejaculation.

Seminal Vesicle

A pair of glands in males that produce and secrete a significant portion of the fluid component of semen.

Bulbourethral Gland

A gland in males that secretes a lubricating mucus fluid into the urethra during sexual arousal.

Vestibular Gland

Glands located near the vaginal opening responsible for secreting fluid that lubricates the vagina.