The standard for defamation is that:
a. The defamatory statement or material must tend to lower the plaintiffs reputation in the community.
b. The defamatory statement must expose the plaintiff to hatred contempt or ridicule.
c. Either a or b.
d. Neither a nor b.
C
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Under the Brandenburg Test, the government may not suppress speech unless the speech is "directed to inciting or producing imminent lawless action and . . . likely to incite or produce such action."
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. Lessor B. Lessee C. Mortgagor D. Mortgagee
What type of property is movable?
a. Real property b. Personal property c. Intellectual property d. All of the above