What is the difference between libel and slander?
What must be proven for the tort of defamation? How has the case of NYT v. Sullivan affecteddefamation precedence in the courts?
Go to FindLaw’s “Can I Say That?” page and open this worksheet
Lastly, go to the discussion at the top of this page and answer the discussion questions. Remember to use proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Also, remember to save what you type in MS Word first, just in case it doesn’t post! You will be graded on mechanics/spelling, and how thorough you answer and defend your responses.
Defamation:
Essential Questions:
What is the difference between libel and slander?What must be proven for the tort of defamation?
How has the case of NYT v. Sullivan affected defamation precedence in the courts?
Go to FindLaw’s “Can I Say That?” page and open this worksheet
After answering the questions, read more about New York Times v. Sullivan:
OYez-U.S. Supreme Court Media: http://www.oyez.org/cases/1960-1969/1963/1963_39/
Cornell Law Information Institute: http://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/html/historics/USSC_CR_0376_0254_ZS.html
ExpertLaw Article by Aaron Larson, Esquire:
http://www.expertlaw.com/library/personal_injury/defamation.html#3
Lastly, go to the discussion at the top of this page and answer the discussion questions. Remember to use proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Also, remember to save what you type in MS Word first, just in case it doesn’t post! You will be graded on mechanics/spelling, and how thorough you answer and defend your responses.