Which of the following statements is true of defamation?
A) If the defamation is published in a permanent form, the tort is called slander.
B) To recover damages in a case of libel, the plaintiff must demonstrate an actual monetary loss resulting from the defamatory statement.
C) A statement that is merely one of opinion and not a statement of a fact is not considered to be defamatory.
D) A plaintiff must prove special damages if the statements constitute slander per se.
C
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A. Terminate the agreement and have the earnest money deposit returned B. Way the contingency and continue with the agreement C. Sue the other party for a breach-of-contract D. Both A and B
If you expect your audience to be skeptical about your information, how can you minimize the potential for skepticism?
A) State conclusions and recommendations up front, then offer supporting evidence. B) Offer complete details. C) Offer a summary of each main point. D) Introduce conclusions gradually with more proof. E) Use oral communication instead of written communication.