Who May Be Sued for Libel When a Libelous Letter

question 14

Multiple Choice

Who may be sued for libel when a libelous letter to the editor is published in a newspaper?

• A)the editor.
• B)the publisher.
• C)the author of the letter.
• D)the corporate owner of the newspaper.
• E)all of these.

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