Paralegal Exam Prep

Category - Torts

Which of the following is a defense to a defamation claim?
  1. Consent
  2. Privilege
  3. Truth
  4. A, B, and C
  5. A and C
Explanation
Answer: D. Consent, privilege and truth are all defenses to a defamation claim. For truth to be a defense, the statement does not have to be completely true, but substantially true. Privilege is a defense to defamation in instances where statements are made in official proceedings such as judicial proceedings or legislative proceedings, or where a statement is made between spouses.
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