Which of the following are essential elements of the defence of fair comment in the tort of defamation?
The matter commented on must be
1. Of public interest
2. An assertion of fact
3. An expression of opinion
4. Fair
Select the correct answer using the given below:
A. 1, 2 and 4
B. 1, 3 and 4
C. 3 and 4
D. 1 and 3
Answer: Option B
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