Jack was an employee of ABC Corp.Harry,the president of ABC,had reasonable grounds to believe that Jack had stolen money from the corporation.ABC fired Jack.One month later,Jack applied for employment at DEF Corp.The vice president for Human Relations at DEF contacted Harry and asked about Jack's performance at ABC.Harry responded,"I believe that Jack stole money while working here".DEF declined to hire Jack.Jack later discovered what Harry had said,and is now suing Harry for defamation.What is the likely outcome of this case?

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Harry has conditional privilege in this matter because his statement was made to protect or further the legitimate interests of another.

Jack Was an Employee of ABC Corp