Which of the following is not a necessary element of defamation:
A) making of a false statement about another person
B) communication of a false statement to third parties
C) mental distress suffered by the victim of the statements
D) harm caused to the victim of the statements
E) all of the other choices are necessary conditions

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Mental distress suffered by the victim is not a necessary element of defamation. The necessary elements are making of a false statement about another person, communication of that statement to a third party, and harm caused to the victim of the statement.

Which of the Following Is Not a Necessary Element of Defamation