In Reference to the Statements Made to His Friends,which of the Following

Multiple Choice

In reference to the statements made to his friends,which of the following is true in regards to Ryan's remark that Melissa cannot recover because she has not suffered a loss of income?

A) Ryan is incorrect but only because Melissa cannot establish liable per se.
B) Ryan is correct.
C) Ryan is incorrect because general damages will be presumed.
D) Ryan is correct only if he can show that he did not intend to cause Melissa loss of income.
E) Ryan is incorrect because his statements constituted slander per se.