JOURN 4000 1st Edition Lecture 18Outline of Last LectureI. LibelOutline of Current LectureI. LibelCurrent LectureRespond eat superiorPetition can’t ignore default judgmentDiscovery phase happens before you go to trialDeposition, Interrogatory, discovery motions, trial-Deposition can be used to impeach someone-Expert testimony Petition doesn’t have enough, get it dismissed-Summary judgment-Punitive damagesRemittitur -Omissions can get you in trouble with libel-Misleading headlines, even if story is correct, can get you in trouble-Republication of a libel just as bad as regular libel-Live broadcast modern substitute for town meetings-Station not liable for libel These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.Defenses:Truth=Restatement of torts-Accuser has to prove accusation-Immunity to commit libel-Absolute privilege have to attribute to person-Missouri is a good state for libel privileges -Neutral reporting
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