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Essay

In New York Times v.Sullivan the plaintiff was required to prove a degree of fault called "actual malice." What is meant by the term actual malice?

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Definitions:

Common Law

A system of law based on precedent and customs, originating in England and used in countries that were once part of or influenced by the British Empire.

Limited Liability

A legal principle where an investor's financial liability is limited to a fixed sum, mostly the value of an individual's investment in a company or partnership.

Sole Proprietor

A business owned and operated by a single individual, without a legal distinction between the owner and the business.

Separate Legal Entity

A business entity that is legally distinct from its owners, meaning it can own property, incur debts, and be sued in its own name.