Which of these is NOT an element of a civil claim for libel?
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Which of these is NOT an element of a civil claim for libel?
Communication to a third party
A statement with defamatory meaning
Publication to a broad audience
Identification of the claimant
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Publication to a broad audience
A civil claim for libel ordinarily requires a defamatory statement that refers to the claimant and is communicated to someone other than the claimant. Communication to even one third party can satisfy the publication requirement. A broad audience is unnecessary.
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