defamation + privacy Flashcards
defamation
defamatory statement
of or concerning P
publication
falsity
fault
quotations falsely attributable to P
actionable reardless of truth or falsity so long as P’s reputation is injured
libel and slander in VA
does not distinguish
libel per se
no need to prove special damages
statemtns so clearly defamatory
libel per quod
must prove special damages
defenses of defamation
truth
related to matter of public concern that would be protected by 1A
which privacy tort does VA not recognize
intrusion upon seclusion
false light
misappropriation
unauthorized use of P picture or name for D advantage
survives P death 20 years
public disclosure of private facts
even if true
highly offensive to reasonable person
not legit matter of public concern
Va interference with K
Valid k
D knew of k relationship
D intentionally interfered w/ k
Breach caused damages to P
also c/a for conspiracy to induce breach
