Question

    Imputation of truth made for public

    good_________________.
    A is an instance of defamation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B is an exception to defamation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C is an exception to defamation only if it is published. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D is an exception to defamation only if it is not published Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E is an instance of defamation if 2 years have passed after it is published. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    S. 499. Defamation.First Exception.—Imputation of truth which public good requires to be made or published.—It is not defamation to impute anything which is true concerning any person, if it be for the public good that the imputation should be made or published. Whether or not it is for the public good is a question of fact.

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