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ERIC Number: EJ273102
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1982
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Education and the Law of Defamation.
Pyra, Joseph F.
Canadian Journal of Education, v7 n4 p35-56 1982
Summarizes Canadian law pertaining to defamation and looks at educational cases in this area. The definition of defamation is explored generally, then defamation, libel, slander, the importance of publication, and the role of malice are examined. Various defenses available to a defendant in a suit of defamation are studied. (Author/BRR)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Court Litigation, Education, Reputation
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Canada; Defamation; Defense (Legal); Impact; Libel; Slander