In defending a lawsuit based on statements of opinion,a defendant may win the case

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All of the above arguments can be used to defend against a lawsuit based on statements of opinion. Rhetorical hyperbole is exaggerated language that is not intended to be taken literally, and can therefore be defended as an expression of opinion. The First Amendment protects freedom of speech, including opinions, as long as they are not defamatory or threatening. Fair comment and criticism is a defense based on the idea that opinions about public figures or matters of public concern are protected as long as they are based on true facts and not made with malice.

In Defending a Lawsuit Based on Statements of Opinion,a Defendant