BUS624 DISCUSSION WEEK 2 2
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Good morning, Professor Mac, and classmates,
Defamation can be considered serious depending on the person and
how much of an impact they make toward those around them. In most cases,
defamation toward just about anyone that pleads it can come with a
significant fine or other consequences. Additionally, these fines can be
impacted or driven by loss wages, emotional stress, and other effects toward
a person’s character that can cause them to have a difficult time bouncing
back from.
Next, the arguments that the defendants should make in an effort to
avoid defamation liability should first include stating the facts as well as
having clear and understandable evidence. By doing this, they are reducing
the likelihood of leaving room for assumption as well as the gray areas. To
add on, the defendant could also try to bring in anyone that witnessed any
wrongdoings or illegal activity conducted by Jones. They could also see if
anyone would like to volunteer to make a statement if they wouldn’t want to
testify. Finally, the writer of the newspaper article published their story so, for
Jones, they have concrete and physical evidence of what was said about him
that they could use while in court to promote that this is defamatory
information.
Lastly, based off the information presented, Jones shouldn’t win this
lawsuit. Outside of the “leading Smithville to destruction” or “political
hatchet man” comments, none of the other comments made by the
newspaper seem to be aggressive in the sense that Jones can file a lawsuit
claiming it to be defamation. I also feel as if my personal thoughts and
feelings on this reflect how most politicians are or can be. These are exactly
what they are described as, thoughts and feelings, so they aren’t factual, or
evidence based.
Very respectfully,
Barry A.
References:
Prenkert, J. D., Barnes, A. J., Perry, J. E., Haugh, T., & Stemler, A. R. (2022).
Business law: The ethical, global, and digital environment (18th ed.).
McGraw-Hill.
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