You are known to be a very bright student and in the running to get your LLB degree Cum Laude. You however failed a test and your friend tweets about it. Apart from the question whether it is actionable, it would constitute as defamation.
A. True
B. False
B. False
A single tweet about failing a test does not generally meet the criteria for defamation. Defamation requires the false statement to harm the reputation of an individual, spread false information about them, and be communicated to a third party. While the tweet may be embarrassing or potentially damaging to one's image, it is unlikely to meet the legal standard for defamation.
B. False
Defamation requires the communication of a false statement that damages a person's reputation. In this scenario, your friend tweeting about your failed test does not meet the criteria for defamation as it does not involve a false statement. Failing a test is a matter of fact and not an untrue statement.