How many people must reasonably understand that the defendants statement is referring to the plaintiff in order

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How many people must reasonably understand that the defendant’s statement is referring to the plaintiff in order for defamation to be proved?

a. Must the defendant refer to the plaintiff?

b. Must the defendant refer to the plaintiff by name?

c. Can the plaintiff recover if the defendant’s statement is made in reference to a group to which the plaintiff belongs?

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Tort Law

ISBN: 9780357454800

7th Edition

Authors: J. Stanley Edwards, Traci Cull

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