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washai

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If you, as a public figure, are grievously harmed by the written statements of someone who cannot prove that they are true, you
 
  A) can successfully sue the person for slander.
  B) can collect damages only if you demonstrate actual malice.
  C) cannot sue the person.
  D) can collect damages if you demonstrate intention to benefit.
  E) can sue for obscene use of language.

Question 2

If you, as a private individual, are grievously harmed by the statements of someone who can also prove that the statements are true, you
 
  A) can successfully sue that person for libel.
  B) can collect damages if you demonstrate malice.
  C) cannot collect damages from that person.
  D) can collect for slander, but not for libel.
  E) can collect for libel, but not for slander.



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quynhmickitran

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C




washai

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Reply 2 on: Jul 9, 2018
:D TYSM


parker125

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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