Which tort would be appropriate for a plaintiff-businessperson to sue under if the defendant made a statement that impugns the plaintiff-businessperson's character or conduct?
A)Misappropriation
B)Defamation
C)Injurious falsehood
D)Fraudulent misrepresentation

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Statements impugning a businessperson's character or conduct are probably defamatory.If,on the other hand,the false statement is limited to the plaintiff's business,property,or economic interests,his normal claim is for injurious falsehood.

Which Tort Would Be Appropriate for a Plaintiff-Businessperson to Sue