Which of the following publicized statements about the plaintiff, if false, would not be sufficient to render the speaker liable for slander per se?
A)That the plaintiff is a tax cheat.
B)That the plaintiff has a sexually transmitted disease (STD).
C)That the plaintiff is a sexual predator.
D)That the plaintiff is a liar.

Question

Which of the following publicized statements about the plaintiff, if false, would not be sufficient to render the speaker liable for slander per se?
A)That the plaintiff is a tax cheat.
B)That the plaintiff has a sexually transmitted disease (STD).
C)That the plaintiff is a sexual predator.
D)That the plaintiff is a liar.

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Statements considered slander per se typically include accusations that a person has a loathsome disease (like an STD), has committed a crime of moral turpitude (such as being a sexual predator), or something that affects their profession (like being a tax cheat). Accusing someone of being a liar does not automatically fall into these categories without context showing it affects professional reputation or has another qualifying factor.

Which of the Following Publicized Statements About the Plaintiff, If