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)
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. Real property b. Personal property c. Intellectual property d. All of the above