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Law Of Torts

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Q909

There is difference between the torts of libel and slander. Which of the following is not correct?

A.
Libel is a defamatory statement in permanent form and Slander is a defamatory statement in a transient form
B.
Libel is actionable per se whereas damage must be proved for slander
C.
Libel may be prosecuted as a crime as well as a tort, whereas slander is only a tort
D.
Difference between libel and slander is clearer in cases of publication through radio, audio and video
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
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