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Carrie writes a blog in which she reviews local restaurants. She recently published a blog which was highly critical of a restaurant because it mixed up her order and she found the food was cold and flavourless $--$ all of which she shared with her readers. What defence might Carrie avail herself to if she is sued by the restaurant for the tort of defamation?

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Responsible communication on matters of public interest

Fair comment

Qualified privilege

Absolute privilege

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Which statement best describes the liability of professionals?

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They may be sued in tort but not in contract

They may only be sued by their clients

They can be sued for negligent misstatements

They are held to the same standard of care as an ordinary personQuestion $16(1$ point$)$

Carrie writes a blog in which she reviews local restaurants. She recently published a

blog which was highly critical of a restaurant because it mixed up her order and she

found the food was cold and flavourless $--$ all of which she shared with her readers.

What defence might Carrie avail herself to if she is sued by the restaurant for the

tort of defamation?

Responsible communication on matters of public interest

Fair comment

Qualified privilege

Absolute privilege

Question $17(1$ point$)$

Which statement best describes the liability of professionals?

They may be sued in tort but not in contract

They may only be sued by their clients

They can be sued for negligent misstatements

They are held to the same standard of care as an ordinary person