Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE with Respect to the Tort

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE with respect to the tort of injurious falsehood?

A) It requires proof that the defendant's statement caused the plaintiff to suffer a loss.
B) It always consists of a slander of title.
C) It may be established on the basis of proof that the defendant should have known that the statement in question was false.
D) It is another name for the tort of defamation.
E) Because it requires proof of malice,it always results in punitive damages being awarded to a successful plaintiff.