Assume you know that Robert has told a lie about a friend of yours, Yolanda. You tell Yolanda that she should sue for defamation, but she has no interest in that. Can you sue on behalf of Yolanda? A. Yes, so long as you give any money received to Yolanda. B. Yes, but only if Yolanda signs a permission slip at the court. C. Yes, but only if the dispute is for an amount under $25,000. D. No, because there is no venue. E. No, because you have no standing.

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Moshe

31 December, 21:13

Assume you know that Robert has told a lie about a friend of yours, Yolanda. You tell Yolanda that she should sue for defamation, but she has no interest in that. Can you sue on behalf of Yolanda? A. Yes, so long as you give any money received to Yolanda. B. Yes, but only if Yolanda signs a permission slip at the court. C. Yes, but only if the dispute is for an amount under $25,000. D. No, because there is no venue. E. No, because you have no standing.

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Addison Tanner · Answer 1

E. No, because you have no standing.

Explanation:

Only Yolanda has the right to sue Robert for defamation. The party that has been defamed is the only one that can sue. For example in the case that a person is dead there is no way to sue for defamation.

Companies as an independent entity can also sue for defamation to protect the business interest.