Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking about defamation — a topic you might see on a Torts essay along with other intentional torts.
In this episode we discuss:
- The five elements of defamation
- When is a statement of opinion actionable?
- The difference between defamation claims brought by private figures and public figures
- The “slander per se” rule for damages
- Analyzing three fact patterns involving defamation claims
- What are the common defenses to defamation?
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Resources:
- “Listen and Learn” series
- Tutoring for Law School Success
- California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, February 2009
- California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, February 2020
- Podcast Episode 288: Listen and Learn – Assault and Battery (Torts)
- First-Hand Guide to 1L Courses – Torts
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