To successfully sue for defamation,what must be proven?
A)The language used was purposely abusive.
B)The language injures the person's reputation.
C)The information was accurate and fact based.
D)Anger or malice was the inspiration for the message.
E)The message was approved by the company's legal advisors.

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B)To successfully sue for defamation, the aggrieved party must prove (1)that the statement is false, (2)that the language injures the person's reputation, and (3)that the statement has been communicated to others.

To Successfully Sue for Defamation,what Must Be Proven