Most Libel Plaintiffs Must Bear the Burden of Proving Any

question 28

Multiple Choice

Most libel plaintiffs must bear the burden of proving any allegedly defamatory statement to be false;the defendant usually does not have the burden of proving the statement true.This principle was strengthened by a 1986 Supreme Court decision that said all states must place the burden of proof on the plaintiff,at least in cases involving issues of public concern.The case:

• A)Keeton v.Hustler.
• B)Bose v.Consumers Union.
• C)Philadelphia Newspapers v.Hepps.
• D)Anderson v.Liberty Lobby.
• E)Dun & Bradstreet v.Greenmoss Builders.

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