What four things must the plaintiff (the wronged individual) prove in a defamation case?

What will be an ideal response?


(1) the false information was disseminated to more than one person via
print/broadcast media or the Internet, (2) the person who is defamed is identified or easily
identifiable, (3) there is actual damage, and (4) the information is malicious, negligent, and false

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The so-called "Four Minute Men" ________

A) are former track and field stars who now serve as PR spokespersons B) were affiliated with the Creel Committee C) delivered patriotic messages during the First World War D) A and B E) B and C

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______ sought to draw visitors back to the area in the wake of the BP oil spill.

A. Whitesville, West Virginia B. Louisiana Office of Tourism C. Omaha, Nebraska D. Foley Foundation

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Hearing is the physiological process of receiving sound

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following terms means knowingly using information from another source without giving proper credit to that source?

A. illegal use B. bootlegging C. copying D. plagiarism

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