In the Case of Procor Ltd

question 62

Multiple Choice

In the case of Procor Ltd. v. U.S.W.A., what did the Court find?

• A) While making unfounded accusations is poor business practice, only nominal damages can be awarded for such conduct.
• B) A finding of malice could not be supported because it always requires an outright lie.
• C) A proven false statement is sufficient to support a claim of injurious falsehood, as long as some damage has resulted.
• D) The fact that the officials were wilfully blind to the truth was enough to establish malice.
• E) While making unfounded accusations is unethical, it does not constitute tortious conduct.

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