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Law · Q396

Law Of Torts

Graduate and Post Graduate · Law · question 396

Q396

Consider the following statements: In case of joint publication of defamatory statement: 1. A corporation is liable for the malice of its agent. 2. The proprietor of a newspaper is liable for the malice of the editor. 3. A lawyer is liable for the malice in the notice issued under the instructions of his client. 4. The employer is liable for the malice of a typist who types a defamatory letter as dictated by his employer. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A.
1 and 2
Answer
B.
1 and 3
C.
3 and 4
D.
1 and 4

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
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