ADMS 2610 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Qualified Privilege, Tortious Interference, Trade Secret

• School: York University
• Department: Administrative Studies
• Course: ADMS 2610
• Professor: Robert Levine

Document Summary

Intentional interference with the reputation of a person. Defamation false statements that injure a person"s reputation. Can take the form of either libel or slander. Libel defamation in some permanent form such as in writing, a cartoon. Slander false statements or gestures that injure a person"s reputation. Fell under the jurisdiction of the common law with the passage of time. Before the introduction of printing, defamation took the form of slander. Justification of these exceptions is based upon the importance of free speech on matters of public importance and balancing this intent with the protection of the individual"s reputation. Truth of statement (as to the statements made) Death of a party (cannot defame the dead) Criminal element: libel can be criminal if published without lawful excuse or justification exposing the person to hatred, contempt or ridicule. Businesses may engage in improper practices that cause injury to others. Untrue statements about a competitors goods or services.