Which of the Following Is the Most Accurate Statement Regarding

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding the tort of disparagement?

A) The plaintiff must show that the defendant maliciously made an untrue statement about the plaintiff's products, services, property, or business reputation.
B) The plaintiff must show that the defendant published to a third party an untrue statement about the plaintiff's products, services, property, or business reputation.
C) The plaintiff must show that the defendant knew the statement he or she made about the plaintiff's products, services, property, or business reputation was not true.
D) The plaintiff must show that the defendant: 1) maliciously made an untrue statement about the plaintiff's products, services, property, or business reputation; and 2) published that untrue statement to a third party.
E) The plaintiff must show that the defendant: 1) maliciously made an untrue statement about the plaintiff's products, services, property, or business reputation; 2) published that untrue statement to a third party; and 3) knew the statement was not true.