You Wrote an Article in the School Newspaper That Criticized

Multiple Choice

You wrote an article in the school newspaper that criticized the school for planning to build on an area that was originally zoned for open space. The school responded by threatening to sue you for defamation. This is an example of the threat of a(n) _____ law suit.

A) SLAPP
B) Criminal
C) Administrative
D) Tort
E) Statute