A Written Defamatory Statement Must Be Communicated to a Third

question 39

True/False

A written defamatory statement must be communicated to a third party to be actionable.

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Definitions:

Investment Interest Expense

Interest paid on loans used to purchase taxable investments, potentially deductible up to the amount of net investment income.

Net Investment Income

The profit or loss derived from investments such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and other investment properties, after related expenses are subtracted.

Deduction

An expense that can be subtracted from an individual's gross income to reduce the amount of income subject to tax.

Non-Cash Gifts

Items of value, other than money, given by one party to another, which can include property, stocks, or goods, and may be subject to tax regulations.