Asked by Karen Gonzales on Jul 03, 2024

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Under a conditional privilege, a party will not be held liable for defamation unless the false statement was made ________.

A) with actual malice
B) negligently
C) in print
D) publicly
E) to an employer

Actual Malice

In defamation, either a person’s knowledge that his or her statement or published material is false or the person’s reckless disregard for whether it was false.

Defamation

Defamation is the act of making false statements about another person that cause harm to their reputation.

  • Comprehend the available legal defenses in tort litigation and ascertain the specific conditions for their application.
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Brianna OrtegaJul 07, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Conditional privilege in defamation law means that the party making a statement will not be held liable for defamation if the statement was made without actual malice, even if it turns out to be false. This is often applied in situations where the speaker has a legal, moral, or social duty to make the statement, and the listener has a corresponding interest in hearing it.