Betty tells Susan that Bob stole her business law book from her car. The next daySusan confronts Bob and slaps him for stealing her book. Bob has Susan arrested forslapping him. Susan sues Bob for damages in the amount of the book and formaliciously having her arrested. Claiming that she lied, Bob sues Betty fordefamation. The action Bob has against Betty for defamation involves which of thefollowing?Administrative lawCivil lawCriminal lawBoth criminal and civil lawInsider law

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