Question

For defamation, a tort ____________________.

• A. should be in respect of a living person only
• B. can be in respect of an animal.
• C. both (a) and (b)
• D. either (a) or (b)

Answer 1

The correct option is A should be in respect of a living person only

A defamation as a tort is only a wrong if the defamation is of nature which harms the reputation of a person who is alive. The term "defamation" is an all- encompassing term that covers any statement that hurts someone's reputation. If the statement is made in writing and published, the defamation is called 'libel'. If the hurtful statement is spoken, the statement is called 'slander'.