X, a publisher of a newspaper, agrees to publish at Y's request a defamatory article in respect of Z as Y agrees to indemnify X against the consequences of the publication. In a Suit by Z, X has to pay damages and incur expenses. Which one of the following is the correct statement regarding the liability of Y?
A. Y is liable to indemnify X on the contract of indemnity
B. Y is not liable as the act was criminal
C. Y is liable as a joint tort feaser and thus must pay half of the damages and costs
D. Y is liable as a principal
Answer: Option B
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