Author Question: Since the United States was founded, about half of its existing wetlands have been destroyed. ... (Read 109 times)

K@ · **on:** Jun 24, 2018

Since the United States was founded, about half of its existing wetlands have been destroyed.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

What is the difference between actual malice and express malice? Was the employer liable for defamation in this case even though the jury found express malice and not actual malice?

Dinolord · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

Actual malice requires a finding by the jury that the defendant made the defamatory statements knowing they were false, or in reckless disregard as to their truth or falsity. Express malice requires a finding by the jury that the defendant made defamatory statements solely from spite or ill will. The jury found that OTC's terminal manager Behling made defamatory statements solely from spite or ill will. This is express malice.. Actual malice is not required.