A false statement of a material fact regarding ownership of business property that results in a loss of sales for the business is referred to as ________.

A) Slander of quality
B) Trade libel
C) Libel of title
D) Slander of title
E) Libel of sale

Trade Libel

A business tort that occurs when false printed statements criticize a business product or service and result in a loss of sales.

Slander of Title

The making of false and malicious statements that disparage a person's property rights, leading to financial loss.

Business Property

Assets, both tangible and intangible, owned by a business enterprise and used in its operations.