Asked by Jennifer Gonzalez on May 08, 2024
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Which of the following is also termed slander of title or a trade libel?
A) Defamation
B) Injurious falsehood
C) Copyright infringement
D) Plagiarism
Slander of Title
A false and malicious statement that disparages a person's property rights, often leading to financial loss.
Injurious Falsehood
A legal claim involving the intentional spread of falsehoods about a person, business, or product, causing economic loss or damage to reputation.
Trade Libel
The publication of false statements about another’s product or business that causes economic loss, considered a form of defamation.
- Navigate the distinctions among torts that relate to business endeavors and reputation, including defamation, injurious falsehood, and intentional interference.
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Osvaldo Lopez EsquivelMay 10, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Injurious falsehood also goes by names such as product disparagement,slander of title,and trade libel.This tort involves the publication of false statements that disparage another's business,property,or title to property,and thus harm her economic interests.
Learning Objectives
- Navigate the distinctions among torts that relate to business endeavors and reputation, including defamation, injurious falsehood, and intentional interference.