Edisto Farm Credit Facts Case Study Quiz

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What is required to give rise to a cause of action for invasion of privacy based on public disclosure of private facts?

Publicity

According to the case, what type of communication will not give rise to an invasion of privacy claim?

Communication into a single individual or to a small group of people

How is 'publication' defined in the context of invasion of privacy?

Any communication by the defendant to a third person

What is the focus of common-law malice in a false light case?

Defendant's attitude toward the plaintiff's privacy Signup and view all the answers

In the case of Cain v. Hearst Corp., what was Cain's complaint about the newspaper article?

That it printed false information about him being a member of the Dixie mafia and killing eight people Signup and view all the answers

What does 'publicity' mean in the context of invasion of privacy?

Making the matter public by communicating it to the public at large Signup and view all the answers

Is it considered an invasion of privacy to communicate a fact concerning a plaintiff's private life to a single person?

No Signup and view all the answers

What is the rule regarding defamatory speech?

Defamatory speech is only that which defames Signup and view all the answers

Under false light, what can be the basis for liability?

Any fact in a story, no matter how seemingly innocuous Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinction between private and public communication according to the text?

Publicity Signup and view all the answers

In the case of Denny v. Mertz, what was the subject of the published article by BusinessWeek?

Change management in the company Signup and view all the answers

What is the main requirement for liability in the context of public disclosure of private information?

Publicity Signup and view all the answers

In the case of McCormick v. England, what confidential communications were published to the public?

Diagnosis of major depression and alcoholism Signup and view all the answers

What duty did McCormick allege Dr. England breached?

Duty of non-disclosure of confidential communications Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes an action for a physician's breach of confidence from an action for invasion of privacy?

Existence of a compelling public interest or other justification for disclosure Signup and view all the answers

What type of tort can be pursued if a physician breaches the duty to maintain patient confidences?

Actionable tort Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome in the case of McCormick v. England?

Remanded Signup and view all the answers

According to the court's decision, can a newspaper or broadcaster claim a constitutional privilege against liability for publishing defamatory falsehoods about a private individual?

No Signup and view all the answers

Why was Gertz not considered a public official in this case?

Because he was largely unknown in the community Signup and view all the answers

What standard of fault does the recklessness standard apply to according to the court's decision?

Defamation of public figures or public officials Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the opinion, why did Justice Powell argue that ordinary citizens should be allowed more protection from libelous statements than public figures?

To establish that private citizens deserve more protection from defamation Signup and view all the answers

What type of damages may a private individual like Gertz receive for defamation if there is no actual malice present?

Damages for actual injury Signup and view all the answers

According to the court's decision, who should decide the legal remedies for defamatory falsehoods damaging the reputation of private individuals?

States Signup and view all the answers

What type of privilege did the psychiatrist argue for in the Peck case?

Absolute privilege Signup and view all the answers

In the Stukuls v. State case, what was the content of the letter that Dr. Corey read to the committee?

The letter accused the individual of sexual assault and marital infidelity. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome in the Peck case regarding the psychiatrist's argument for absolute privilege?

The absolute privilege applied. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Dr. Corey not have absolute privilege in the Luttrell v. Write case?

Dr. Corey did not have absolute privilege because his roles did not fall within the categories entitled to such privilege. Signup and view all the answers

What was the basis for the court's decision in the Peck case to apply absolute privilege?

The defamatory statement was made in connection with a pending judicial proceeding. Signup and view all the answers

In the Stukuls v. State case, what were the implications of Dr. Corey reading the unverified letter to the committee?

The individual was denied tenure and suffered damage to reputation. Signup and view all the answers