In a libel lawsuit,"publication" occurs when defamatory statements are communicated
A)to the plaintiff.
B)to at least one "third person."
C)broadly to the general public,and not until that time.

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Publication occurs when defamatory statements are communicated to at least one "third person," meaning someone other than the plaintiff or the defendant. It does not require that the defamatory statement be communicated to the general public or a large audience.

In a Libel Lawsuit,"publication" Occurs When Defamatory Statements Are Communicated