Multiple Choice
Alice is the mayor of the city.The local newspaper publishes a story that falsely accuses Alice of unethical behavior.________.
A) The newspaper must prove that it was unaware of the falsity of the story.
B) Alice can win only if she proves that the newspaper published the story with actual malice.
C) The newspaper must prove that it was no more than negligent in printing the story.
D) Alice can win if she proves that the newspaper published the story negligently.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q8: MATCHING<br>-written defamation<br>A)libel<br>B)slander per se<br>C)privilege<br>D)opinion<br>E)fact<br>F)fair comment<br>G)extrinsic fact<br>H)inducement<br>I)public official<br>J)public
Q9: What is a SLAPP suit?
Q10: MATCHING<br>-actual economic losses<br>A)libel<br>B)slander per se<br>C)privilege<br>D)opinion<br>E)fact<br>F)fair comment<br>G)extrinsic fact<br>H)inducement<br>I)public
Q11: MATCHING<br>-retaliatory action<br>A)libel<br>B)slander per se<br>C)privilege<br>D)opinion<br>E)fact<br>F)fair comment<br>G)extrinsic fact<br>H)inducement<br>I)public official<br>J)public
Q12: When do those who merely deliver or
Q14: MATCHING<br>-communicated to someone other than the plaintiff<br>A)libel<br>B)slander
Q15: MATCHING<br>-government employee<br>A)libel<br>B)slander per se<br>C)privilege<br>D)opinion<br>E)fact<br>F)fair comment<br>G)extrinsic fact<br>H)inducement<br>I)public official<br>J)public
Q16: Publication is an element of libel or
Q17: MATCHING<br>-oral statement that accuses one of a
Q18: In a suit against the media by