Ch. 7
What are the two types of defamation?
Slander and Libel
define the offense, " False light"
A true statement that implies something false
What is an absolute defense to defamation?
truth
What are the elements of defamation?
1.) false statement of material fact
2.) published to a 3rd party.
3.) about or concerning another person
4.) which tends to harm their reputation
What is res ipsa loquitur?
-a plaintiffs theory of recovery
-helps the plaintiff establish the negligent act of a defendant