Author Question: Suppose someone uses an Internet server, such as AOL, to send a message to others that is ... (Read 83 times)

rosent76 · **on:** Jun 24, 2018

Suppose someone uses an Internet server, such as AOL, to send a message to others that is defamatory. The person injured by the defamation has a good case against:
a. the sender and AOL
b. neither party; defamation may only occur when the transmission is face-to-face c. the sender but not AOL under any circumstances
d. neither party; defamation actions from Internet transmissions are shielded by federal law e. none of the other choices

Question 2

A landlord rented space to a furniture store and promised a good business environment. The landlord rented the next space to an exercise studio. The studio was very noisy causing the furniture store to lose business. The store owner complained to the landlord, who did nothing. The store owner broke the lease before it was up and was sued by the landlord. The court would be likely to hold that:
a. the exercise studio may be liable for damages, but not the other parties
b. the furniture store owner owed the landlord damages for early termination c. the landlord owed the furniture store owner no duties
d. the tenant should have soundproofed the walls if he did not like the noise e. none of these