Asked by Vanessa Green on May 19, 2024

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A newspaper article hints that a certain corporation is a front for illegal activity. The corporation:

A) will lose a defamation suit because only natural persons can successfully bring defamation suits.
B) will likely win a defamation suit if the statement is untrue.
C) will likely lose a defamation suit because the press has an absolute privilege in this type of case.
D) can win an invasion of privacy suit even if the statement is true.

Defamation Suit

A legal action brought against an individual or entity for making false statements that harm another's reputation.

Absolute Privilege

A legal immunity shielding individuals from lawsuits for statements made during certain official proceedings, regardless of their truth or intention.

Invasion Of Privacy

The intrusion into the personal life of another, without just cause, which can give the person whose privacy has been invaded a right to bring a lawsuit for damages against the person or entity that intruded.

  • Understand the standards for defamation and the subtleties in situations concerning public figures or organizations.
  • Analyze the significance of truth, malice, and privilege in defamation cases.
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Christie CzajkaMay 23, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Corporations can be defamed just like individuals, and if the statement made by the newspaper is untrue and damages the corporation's reputation, the corporation could likely win a defamation suit. Absolute privilege does not typically apply to the press in cases of defamation, and truth is a defense in invasion of privacy suits, making the other options incorrect.