Which of the Following Statements Supports the Explanation of Libel

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements supports the explanation of libel?

• A) Broadcast defamation, which involves both oral and visual impressions, is generally considered to be libel.
• B) Damages are presumed in libel cases even if the statement is not defamatory on its face.
• C) Oral defamation, causing injury to a person's reputation and causing that person considerable anguish and harm, is considered to be libel.
• D) Private statements between spouses may be defamatory and will be considered to be libel.

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