Rashid Saw the Accident Referred to in Question 32

question 30

Multiple Choice

Rashid saw the accident referred to in Question 32.He told Charles that he would testify that Francine had been over the white line and had backed up into Charles,if Charles paid him $200.Charles agreed.The police can prove Rashid is lying.

• A)Francine could successfully sue Rashid for slander.
• B)Francine could successfully sue Rashid for slander and would be awarded punitive damages.
• C)Francine would lose a slander suit because Rashid could raise the defence of absolute privilege,though Rashid could be charged with the crime of perjury.
• D)Francine would lose a slander suit because Rashid could raise the defence of qualified privilege,although Rashid could be charged with the crime of perjury.
• E)If Rashid had lied only out of friendship,rather than for money,he could not be sued by Francine nor charged by the police.

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Definitions:

Idealization

The process of viewing or representing an individual, object, or idea as perfect or better than in reality.

Compensation

Payment or remuneration given for services rendered or to compensate for injuries or losses.

Denial

A defense mechanism in which a person refuses to accept reality or facts, often as a way to protect themselves from dealing with uncomfortable emotions or situations.

Sublimation

A defense mechanism in which socially unacceptable impulses or idealizations are unconsciously transformed into socially acceptable actions or behavior.