Section B type question. You have been an Event Planner for 3 years, and recently you planned and executed an event for a silver wedding anniversary party. You were hired by the couple celebrating and everything appeared to have gone well and you were led to believe you had provided a very successful event, which was enjoyed by everyone. A few days ago, you are made aware of the following: What should have been one of the happiest days of our lives, turned out to be a nightmare, no thanks to the Event managers who hosted it, who presented themselves as one of the best in the community. The event tanked for the following reasons, poor organization that demonstrated a lack of professionalism, the entertainment were amateurs, however, we paid for a well-known reputable performer. The music was too modern and not to our taste. Although you are not named directly, there is an image of your logo posted online next to the review/evaluation. Other right-thinking members of the community believe it to be referring to you.

Questions 1/ What type of defamation is likely to have been committed against you?

2/ You are thinking about suing, identify the essential elements required to establish or prove your case.

3/ What defence, if any, could the couple use against you?