Asked by Dhabole Sharavanin on Jun 06, 2024
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Jack was an employee of ABC Corp.Harry,the president of ABC,had reasonable grounds to believe that Jack had stolen money from the corporation.ABC fired Jack.One month later,Jack applied for employment at DEF Corp.The vice president for human relations at DEF contacted Harry and asked about Jack's performance at ABC.Harry responded,"I believe that Jack stole money while working here." DEF declined to hire Jack.Jack later discovered what Harry said,and is now suing Harry for defamation.What is the likely outcome of this case?
A) Jack will win because Harry's statement harmed him.
B) Jack will win because Harry did not have absolute proof that Jack had stolen money.
C) Harry will win because he had a conditional privilege to make that statement.
D) Harry will win because he had an absolute privilege to comment on a former employee's performance.
Defamation
The act of harming another's reputation by making false and damaging statements about them.
Privilege
A special right or advantage granted to a particular person or group.
Employment
The condition of having paid work, including the agreement between an employer and employee regarding the terms of work.
- Understand the different norms and guidelines utilized in tort law, encompassing the obligation of proof, the doctrine of vicarious liability, and the notions of assault, trespass, unlawful confinement, appropriation of property, compensatory damages, and safeguards against defamation under certain circumstances.
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Kgato Retshidisitswe TlakeJun 12, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Harry has conditional privilege in this matter because his statement was made to protect or further the legitimate interests of another.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the different norms and guidelines utilized in tort law, encompassing the obligation of proof, the doctrine of vicarious liability, and the notions of assault, trespass, unlawful confinement, appropriation of property, compensatory damages, and safeguards against defamation under certain circumstances.