Jess,an accountant,distributes a handbill to her business clients and potential customers accusing her competitor Kelly of being a convicted thief. The statement is defamatory if

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Defamation requires a false statement that harms the reputation of the person being accused. Therefore, since the statement accuses Kelly of being a convicted thief and is false, it is defamatory. The other options are not relevant to whether or not the statement is defamatory.

Jess,an Accountant,distributes a Handbill to Her Business Clients and Potential