250-word (not including in-text citation and references as word count) count minimum with two scholarly sources in APA format. For the two scholarly sources, one from the textbook that’s posted below and the other one from an outside source. Let’s be sure to write it in own work 100% and give credit appropriately when using someone’s else work.
1 There are two types of torts for defamation; name them and explain the difference between them. Provide the four elements that must be proven in order for liability to exist in a lawsuit for defamation. What are the defenses to the tort of defamation?
325 words per each question and there is a total of 4 questions (not including in-text citation and references as the word count), a minimum of three scholarly sources are required in APA format. For the three scholarly sources, one from the textbook that’s posted below and the other two from an outside source. Let’s be sure to write it in own work 100% and give appropriately when using someone’s else work.
Is proximate cause met in these situations?
1 A truck driver crashes into a guardrail. During the accident, a defective steering wheel rapidly spins around breaking the driver’s arm. The driver sues the maker of the steering mechanism.
2 A tenant hurts herself falling down defective steps. The tenant sues the landlord’s insurance company, alleging that they knew the steps were defective but insured him anyway, thus discouraging him from fixing them.
3 An employer burns down his warehouse for the insurance money. An employee is arrested and falsely imprisoned by the police for the crime. The employee sues the employer for negligence.
4 A passenger is injured an automobile accident. The passenger sues the liquor store that sold alcohol to the driver of the car who was already visibly intoxicated.