defamation Flashcards
1
Q
defamation
A
damaging persons reputation in community through communication or unsure statements
2
Q
elements of defamation
A
statement
plaintiff prove def
plaintiff prove it was communicated
plaintiff shows how they suffered loss
3
Q
defence
A
justification
contextual truth
absolute privilege
publication of public documents
fair report of proceedings
public interest
innocent dissemination
honest opinion
