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A blogger publishes an article claiming a local politician accepted bribes, without verifying the information. The politician sues for libel. What is the most crucial element the politician must prove to win the case?
A blogger publishes an article claiming a local politician accepted bribes, without verifying the information. The politician sues for libel. What is the most crucial element the politician must prove to win the case?
- That the politician's reputation was slightly damaged.
- That the blogger profited from defaming the politician.
- That the blogger has a large online following.
- That the blogger acted with *actual malice* or reckless disregard for the truth. (correct)
An anonymous commenter on a news website accuses a restaurant owner of serving contaminated food, leading to a significant drop in the restaurant's business. If the owner wants to sue for libel, what initial challenge will they likely face?
An anonymous commenter on a news website accuses a restaurant owner of serving contaminated food, leading to a significant drop in the restaurant's business. If the owner wants to sue for libel, what initial challenge will they likely face?
- Determining the commenter's intent.
- Identifying the anonymous commenter. (correct)
- Proving the food was not contaminated.
- Demonstrating a lack of due diligence by the website.
A journalist publishes a story based on an official police report that implicates a person in a crime. Later, the person is found innocent. If the person sues the journalist for libel, what defense could the journalist reasonably invoke?
A journalist publishes a story based on an official police report that implicates a person in a crime. Later, the person is found innocent. If the person sues the journalist for libel, what defense could the journalist reasonably invoke?
- Fair comment.
- Lack of actual malice.
- Truth, even if damaging.
- Privilege of neutral reportage. (correct)
A company owner sends an email to all employees falsely accusing the HR manager of embezzlement. The HR manager sues for libel. Which element of libel is most clearly established in this scenario?
A company owner sends an email to all employees falsely accusing the HR manager of embezzlement. The HR manager sues for libel. Which element of libel is most clearly established in this scenario?
During a heated debate on social media, an individual calls another person a 'notorious scammer' without any factual basis. The target of the statement experiences emotional distress but no financial or professional harm. Can the target successfully sue for libel?
During a heated debate on social media, an individual calls another person a 'notorious scammer' without any factual basis. The target of the statement experiences emotional distress but no financial or professional harm. Can the target successfully sue for libel?
Flashcards
What is libel?
What is libel?
A published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation.
Elements of Libel
Elements of Libel
The statement must be false, published, identifiable, and damaging.
What is 'publication' in libel?
What is 'publication' in libel?
The statement was communicated to a third party (seen or heard by someone else).
What is 'identifiability'?
What is 'identifiability'?
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Defenses against Libel
Defenses against Libel
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Study Notes
- Libel scenarios activity involves presenting students with situations containing potentially libelous statements, whether online or offline.
- Students analyze if the statements meet the elements of libel under Philippine law.
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