For the following fact situations, use the statutory and case law presented in the hypothetical libel case presented in the “Application” section of Chapter 12 (pg. 342-344). The case referred to in the hypothetical is Goodman v. White. The question is whether the client has committed defamation. Libel is written defamation; slander is oral defamation. For each fact situation, determine if Goodman v. White is on point. Provide a brief explanation of your answer. For example, if the key facts are not sufficiently similar, explain why they are not.

The client falsely believes that Alice, a college student, is a drug dealer. He mails her a letter, addressed to “Alice,” claiming that she sells drugs to schoolchildren and should go to jail. Alice shares an apartment with her boyfriend, a medical student. The client is aware of the fact that Alice and her boyfriend occasionally open each other’s mail. When the letter arrives Alice’s boyfriend opens and reads it.

1. Are the key facts sufficiently similar for the court opinion to apply as precedent?

2. Are the rules of law sufficiently similar for the court opinion to apply as precedent?

3. Is the case on point? Provide a brief explanation.

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