The Law Gives Which of the Following Person(s) an Absolute

Multiple Choice

The law gives which of the following person(s) an absolute privilege to say anything (including false defamatory statements) about other persons without liability for damages?

A) any close personal friend who advises another about the character of a prospective suitor
B) any state or federal legislator who makes the statement during legislative proceedings
C) any doctor in discussing patients with other doctors
D) any lawyer in discussing clients with other lawyers