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Defamation Defense For Newspapers
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In defamation cases, a newspaper can defend itself if it reasonably believed the statement was true, particularly if the subject is a public figure. This defense aligns with the actual malice standard, which is crucial in defamation law. Understanding these nuances can help in assessing the viability of a defamation claim. For more specific advice, consulting a legal professional in California is recommended.Full Conversation
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Ryan, based on the scenario you described, the most serious offense the defendant is likely to be properly convicted of is Extortion. Here's why:
- Extortion involves obtaining money, property, or services from a person or institution through coercion, threats, or intimidation.
- In this case, the defendant used the threat of a bomb to coerce Air Lines into paying $*,*.
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- Extortion involves obtaining money, property, or services from a person or institution through coercion, threats, or intimidation.
- In this case, the defendant used the threat of a bomb to coerce Air Lines into paying $*,*.
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answer the rider question
Given the scenario, Peppard's right against The Daily Blade can be described as follows:
- Peppard may recover $*,* from The Daily Blade or sue The Daily Blade for libel, but he may not do both.
This is because Peppard entered into a contract to not sue for libel in exchange for $*,* and realty. Since The Daily Blade failed to fulfill their part of the contract, Peppard can either enforce the contract or pursue the original libel claim, but not both.
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- Peppard may recover $*,* from The Daily Blade or sue The Daily Blade for libel, but he may not do both.
This is because Peppard entered into a contract to not sue for libel in exchange for $*,* and realty. Since The Daily Blade failed to fulfill their part of the contract, Peppard can either enforce the contract or pursue the original libel claim, but not both.
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Which of the following statements is most accurate about the agreement of March *?
I. Peppard's promise not to sue the The Daily Blade's promise of payment created concurrent conditions.
II. Rider's conveyance of realty to Peppard was a condition precedent to Peppard's promise not to sue Rider.
Group of answer choices
Neither I nor II.
I only.
I and II.
II only.
Hi Ryan, regarding the agreement of March *:
Statement I is accurate. Peppard's promise not to sue and The Daily Blade's promise of payment created concurrent conditions, meaning both obligations were to be performed at the same time.
Statement II is also accurate. Rider's conveyance of realty to Peppard was a condition precedent to Peppard's promise not to sue Rider, meaning Peppard's promise was dependent on Rider first conveying the realty.
So, the most accurate answer is I and II.
Do you need any more clarification on conditional agreements in contracts?
Statement I is accurate. Peppard's promise not to sue and The Daily Blade's promise of payment created concurrent conditions, meaning both obligations were to be performed at the same time.
Statement II is also accurate. Rider's conveyance of realty to Peppard was a condition precedent to Peppard's promise not to sue Rider, meaning Peppard's promise was dependent on Rider first conveying the realty.
So, the most accurate answer is I and II.
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Assume the following additional facts for the purpose of this question only: After Peppard and Rider were informed that The Daily Blade would not make payment, Rider tendered a conveyance of her realty to Peppard as agreed on March *, but Peppard refused to accept it. Peppard subsequently sued Rider for libel.
If Rider raises the March * agreement as a defense, and asserts a counterclaim based on Peppard's refusal to accept her conveyance on March *, should the court enforce the agreement of March *?
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No, because it would violate public policy to enforce a promise not to sue which was given in return for a conveyance of realty.
No, if payment of $*,* by The Daily Blade was a condition precedent to Peppard's promise not to sue Rider.
Yes.
No, if the contract of March was divisible.
The court should enforce the agreement of March * if payment of $*,* by The Daily Blade was not a condition precedent to Peppard's promise not to sue Rider. If the payment was a condition precedent, then Peppard's refusal to accept Rider's conveyance could be justified.
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answer the above
Hi Ryan, based on the additional facts:
The correct answer is:
- No, if payment of $*,* by The Daily Blade was a condition precedent to Peppard's promise not to sue Rider.
This means that Peppard's promise not to sue Rider was dependent on The Daily Blade's payment, which didn't occur.
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The correct answer is:
- No, if payment of $*,* by The Daily Blade was a condition precedent to Peppard's promise not to sue Rider.
This means that Peppard's promise not to sue Rider was dependent on The Daily Blade's payment, which didn't occur.
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Minx was employed by Bibb to clean his office and to sweep the parking lot every night. While sweeping one evening, Minx found Bibb's wallet where he had dropped it in the parking lot. The wallet contained $*. Planning to return it to Bibb the next morning, Minx took the wallet home for safekeeping. That night, however, realizing that nobody knew that she had it, Minx decided to keep Bibb's wallet. She went out and spent $* of Bibb's money on ice cream. The following morning, Minx felt guilty about keeping Bibb's money. She replaced what she had spent and returned the wallet and cash to Bib.
If Minx is prosecuted for crimes resulting from the above incident, she may properly be convicted of
Group of answer choices
larceny only.
larceny and embezzlement.
embezzlement only.
neither larceny nor embezzlement.
Hi Ryan! Given the scenario, Minx may be properly convicted of:
- Larceny only.
This is because larceny involves the unlawful taking and carrying away of someone else's property with the intent to permanently deprive them of it. Minx initially intended to keep the wallet, which fits the definition of larceny.
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- Larceny only.
This is because larceny involves the unlawful taking and carrying away of someone else's property with the intent to permanently deprive them of it. Minx initially intended to keep the wallet, which fits the definition of larceny.
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answer the receviging stolen property question
Hi Ryan! Given the scenarios, the defendant is most likely to be convicted criminally of receiving stolen property in the following situation:
- An undercover police officer contacted Defendant, saying, “Are you interested in buying stolen cars?” Defendant said, “If the price is right, I’ll take all you can get.” Requisitioning a car from the police department’s property division, the officer showed it to Defendant, telling him that the car was stolen. Defendant agreed to purchase the car and was arrested as he handed cash to the officer.
This situation involves clear intent and action to purchase what the defendant believed was stolen property.
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- An undercover police officer contacted Defendant, saying, “Are you interested in buying stolen cars?” Defendant said, “If the price is right, I’ll take all you can get.” Requisitioning a car from the police department’s property division, the officer showed it to Defendant, telling him that the car was stolen. Defendant agreed to purchase the car and was arrested as he handed cash to the officer.
This situation involves clear intent and action to purchase what the defendant believed was stolen property.
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answer the Balin question
Hi Ryan! Based on the scenario with Balin and Oden, if Balin is charged with attempted murder, the court should find him:
- Not guilty, if Balin reasonably believed that his life was in danger.
This is because Balin's actions could be justified under self-defense if he reasonably believed he was in imminent danger and acted accordingly.
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- Not guilty, if Balin reasonably believed that his life was in danger.
This is because Balin's actions could be justified under self-defense if he reasonably believed he was in imminent danger and acted accordingly.
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Hi Ryan! Given the scenario, Balin should be found:
- Not guilty, if Balin reasonably believed that his life was in danger.
This is because self-defense can be a valid defense if Balin had a reasonable belief that his life was at risk.
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- Not guilty, if Balin reasonably believed that his life was in danger.
This is because self-defense can be a valid defense if Balin had a reasonable belief that his life was at risk.
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If Oden is charged with attempted murder because of his shooting of Balin, his most effective defense would be that
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at the time of the shooting, Oden was a police officer acting within the scope of his official duties as such.
the circumstances gave Oden probable cause to believe that a crime was in progress in Balin's tavern.
it was unreasonable for Balin to fire without taking steps to determine the identity of the person at whom he was firing.
deadly force may be used by a police officer who reasonably believes that his life is in danger.
Hi Ryan! Oden's most effective defense would be that:
- Deadly force may be used by a police officer who reasonably believes that his life is in danger.
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- Deadly force may be used by a police officer who reasonably believes that his life is in danger.
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answer the terhune question
Hi Ryan! In the case of Pachos v. Terhune, the court should find for:
- Pachos, because Terhune's violation of the statute was negligence per se.
This means that Terhune's actions breached a specific legal duty, automatically establishing negligence due to the statute violation.
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- Pachos, because Terhune's violation of the statute was negligence per se.
This means that Terhune's actions breached a specific legal duty, automatically establishing negligence due to the statute violation.
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answer the santana question
Hi Ryan! If Reger asserts the privilege of self-defense, he should be found:
- Not guilty, if Reger's fear of being shot by Santana was reasonable.
This is because self-defense can be a valid defense if Reger's fear of imminent harm was reasonable given the circumstances.
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- Not guilty, if Reger's fear of being shot by Santana was reasonable.
This is because self-defense can be a valid defense if Reger's fear of imminent harm was reasonable given the circumstances.
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Hi Ryan! In the case involving Santana and Reger, if Reger asserts the privilege of self-defense, he should be found:
- Not guilty, if Reger's fear of being shot by Santana was reasonable.
This is because self-defense can be justified if Reger had a reasonable belief that his life was in danger.
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- Not guilty, if Reger's fear of being shot by Santana was reasonable.
This is because self-defense can be justified if Reger had a reasonable belief that his life was in danger.
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In a medical malpractice action by Phoenix against Dr. Davis, Phoenix alleged that Davis, a physician, was negligent in treating a disease of Phoenix's pancreas.
In order to establish that Dr. Davis was negligent, Phoenix must prove that Davis
Group of answer choices
failed to act like the reasonable person of Davis's intelligence and experience.
acted in a way which a reasonable physician would regard as negligent.
failed to act like the reasonable physician who specializes in treating disease of the pancreas.
failed to act like the reasonable physician.
Hi Ryan! In the medical malpractice action, Phoenix must prove that Dr. Davis:
- Failed to act like the reasonable physician who specializes in treating disease of the pancreas.
This standard takes into account the specialized knowledge and skills of physicians in that particular medical field.
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- Failed to act like the reasonable physician who specializes in treating disease of the pancreas.
This standard takes into account the specialized knowledge and skills of physicians in that particular medical field.
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answer the hamilton question
Hi Ryan! If Danico is prosecuted for the murder of Hamilton, his most effective argument in defense would be:
- It was unforeseeable that Wilma would refuse to secure medical attention for Hamilton when she knew that he needed it so badly.
This argument hinges on the unpredictability of Wilma's actions, breaking the chain of causation.
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- It was unforeseeable that Wilma would refuse to secure medical attention for Hamilton when she knew that he needed it so badly.
This argument hinges on the unpredictability of Wilma's actions, breaking the chain of causation.
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If Wilma is prosecuted for the murder of Hamilton, she should be found
Group of answer choices
guilty, only is she knew that Hamilton was likely to die if he did not receive prompt medical attention.
not guilty, if Hamilton's death was proximately caused by the conduct of Danico.
guilty, because she knew that Hamilton was in need of immediate medical attention.
not guilty, unless the jurisdiction recognizes that she had a duty to secure medical attention for Hamilton.
Wilma should be found:
- Not guilty, unless the jurisdiction recognizes that she had a duty to secure medical attention for Hamilton.
This depends on whether the jurisdiction imposes a legal duty on spouses or individuals to provide medical assistance under such circumstances.
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- Not guilty, unless the jurisdiction recognizes that she had a duty to secure medical attention for Hamilton.
This depends on whether the jurisdiction imposes a legal duty on spouses or individuals to provide medical assistance under such circumstances.
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answer the vestco question
Hi Ryan! Vestco's most effective argument in defense of the breach of contract claim would be:
- The destruction of Vestco's factory made delivery commercially impossible.
This defense relies on the doctrine of commercial impracticability, which can excuse performance when an unforeseen event fundamentally alters the nature of the contract.
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- The destruction of Vestco's factory made delivery commercially impossible.
This defense relies on the doctrine of commercial impracticability, which can excuse performance when an unforeseen event fundamentally alters the nature of the contract.
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The Green City Police Department's most effective argument in defense against Vestco's claim for breach of contract would be:
- Vestco's failure to respond to the Green City Police Department's letter of July * resulted in a prospective inability to perform.
This argument hinges on Vestco's lack of communication, which could reasonably be interpreted as an inability to fulfill future deliveries, prompting Green City Police Department to seek an alternative supplier.
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- Vestco's failure to respond to the Green City Police Department's letter of July * resulted in a prospective inability to perform.
This argument hinges on Vestco's lack of communication, which could reasonably be interpreted as an inability to fulfill future deliveries, prompting Green City Police Department to seek an alternative supplier.
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Hi Ryan! The Green City Police Department's most effective argument in defense against Vestco's claim for breach of contract would be:
- Vestco's failure to respond to the Green City Police Department's letter of July * resulted in a prospective inability to perform.
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- Vestco's failure to respond to the Green City Police Department's letter of July * resulted in a prospective inability to perform.
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answer the morefield question
Hi Ryan! In Morefield's scenario, Execuco's most effective argument in response to Morefield's defense would be:
- There was no consideration for Execuco's agreement to release Morefield from further obligation or liability under the contract.
This means that without consideration, the release agreement may not be enforceable.
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- There was no consideration for Execuco's agreement to release Morefield from further obligation or liability under the contract.
This means that without consideration, the release agreement may not be enforceable.
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Hi Ryan! Execuco's most effective argument in response to Morefield's defense would be:
- There was no consideration for Execuco's agreement to release Morefield of further obligation or liability under the contract.
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- There was no consideration for Execuco's agreement to release Morefield of further obligation or liability under the contract.
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answer the sandez question
Hi Ryan! In the case of Bethel asserting a claim against Sandez for damages, the court should find for:
- Bethel, because the document which Sandez signed on September * was a firm offer in writing.
This makes the offer binding until the specified date of November *, regardless of consideration.
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- Bethel, because the document which Sandez signed on September * was a firm offer in writing.
This makes the offer binding until the specified date of November *, regardless of consideration.
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The Daily, a newspaper, published an article stating that Patton had once been convicted of armed robbery. In fact, Patton had never been convicted of any crime.
If Patton asserts a defamation claim against The Daily, which one of the following additional facts or inferences, if it was the only one true, would be most likely to result in a judgment for The Daily?
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Patton was a public figure.
Officials of The Daily responsible for publishing the article reasonably believed the statement to be true.
Official government records indicating that Patton had never been convicted of robbery were available for public inspection.
Patton failed to prove that damage resulted from the statement.
If Patton asserts a defamation claim against The Daily, the additional fact most likely to result in a judgment for The Daily would be:
- Officials of The Daily responsible for publishing the article reasonably believed the statement to be true.
This defense, known as the "actual malice" standard, is particularly relevant if Patton is a public figure.
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- Officials of The Daily responsible for publishing the article reasonably believed the statement to be true.
This defense, known as the "actual malice" standard, is particularly relevant if Patton is a public figure.
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answer the charron question
Hi Ryan! If Charron asserts a claim against Furness for damages resulting from breach of contract, the court should award Charron:
- A sum equivalent to the profit which Charron would have made by selling all the chairs to Furness.
This reflects the lost profits Charron would have earned from the agreed sale price.
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- A sum equivalent to the profit which Charron would have made by selling all the chairs to Furness.
This reflects the lost profits Charron would have earned from the agreed sale price.
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