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Errol works for Food Packing Company. Errol’s supervisor Gwen writes a negative review of Errol’s performance. Gwen believes the statements are true, and limits their communication to the firm’s management. In a tort action for defamation, Gwen can most likely assert as a successful defense ____.

(A) privilege.
(B) none of the choices.
(C) contempt.
(D) malice.

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Answer: Option A                  

   

Explanation: In simple words, if someone defames another person that does not mean that the lawsuit against the defaming party will be successful.

As per the law of united states, if the defamer wants to win the case and successfully make the claim in favor of his or her case, he or she can claim one of these defenses.

1. truth

2. absolute privilege

3. qualified privilege

4. consent to the publication

5. statement of opinion

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