1- A libel occurs when a(n):

assault results in offensive bodily contact.

defamatory statement about a person is published in a permanent form.

person misuses the private property of another person.

person orally makes a false statement about another person.

2- What is the outcome if a defendant successfully proves contributory negligence?

The plaintiff will pay a sum to the defendant for filing a case.

The defendant has to pay for half the damages incurred by the plaintiff.

The plaintiff will be denied any recovery of damages.

The plaintiff and the defendant will be incarcerated for three months.