Kevin saw the accident referred to in Question 63.He told Charles that he would testify that Francine had been over the white line and had backed up into Charles-if Charles paid him $200.Charles agreed.The police can prove Kevin is lying.
A) Francine can successfully sue Kevin for slander.
B) Francine can successfully sue Kevin for slander and will be awarded punitive damages.
C) Francine will lose a slander suit because Kevin can raise the defence of absolute privilege,although Kevin can be charged with the crime of perjury.
D) Francine will lose a slander suit because Kevin can raise the defence of qualified privilege,although Kevin can be charged with the crime of perjury.
E) If Kevin had lied only out of friendship,rather than for money,he cannot be sued by Francine nor charged by the police.
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