Legal Studies - Inquiry task <Tab/><Tab/><Tab/><Tab/> Tort: Defamation A) Elements of the defamation tort that must be satisfied for a successful action to take place, and the defences for it. For a successful action of defamation to take place, regardless of whether its slander (spoken) or libel (written), three main points must be proven by the …showed first 75 words of 1237 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1237 total…a much more successful law. <Tab/> 966 words. Bibliography 1.<Tab/>Kerry Obrien (August, 2000) Defamation case has ruined my life and reputation: Marsden. Available from http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/s154345.htm (02/07/04) 2.<Tab/>Legal Text Book. 3.<Tab/>Brian Martin (November, 1996) Defamation Law and Free Speech. Woolongong: Whistleblowers Australia. Available from www.uow.edu.au/arts/sts/bmartin/dissent/documents/defamation.html (02/07/04)