To successfully bring an action against a defendant in the tort of defamation the plaintiff must prove that the allegedly defamatory statement was published to a third party.To be 'published' the statement must have been:

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For a statement to be considered 'published', it must be communicated to a third party, either in written or oral form. Option A only refers to a specific type of written publication, while option B only includes communication with the plaintiff, who is not considered a third party. Option C requires that the statement be provided in writing, but defamation can occur through spoken statements as well. Option D is the most inclusive choice since it encompasses both spoken and written communication to or in the presence of a third party.

To Successfully Bring an Action Against a Defendant in the Tort