An anonymous person posts online a defamatory message about Dewitt.Not knowing the poster's identity,Dewitt files a suit against "John Doe." Using the authority of the court,Dewitt can obtain from the poster's Internet service provider
A)an apology.
B)damages.
C)the identity of the poster.
D)none of the choices.

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Dewitt can use the authority of the court to obtain the identity of the anonymous poster from the Internet service provider. This is necessary in order to pursue any legal action against the individual for the defamatory post.

An Anonymous Person Posts Online a Defamatory Message About Dewitt