Ch. 7
100

What are the two types of defamation?

Slander and Libel 

200

define the offense, " False light" 

A true statement that implies something false

300

What is an absolute defense to defamation? 

truth 

400

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

500

What is res ipsa loquitur? 

-a plaintiffs theory of recovery 

-helps the plaintiff establish the negligent act of a defendant 

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