Question

A Georgia state law requires the use of contoured rear-fender mudguards on trucks and trailers operating within Georgia state lines. The statute further makes it illegal for trucks and trailers to use straight mudguards. In approximately thirty-five other states, straight mudguards are legal. Moreover, in Florida, straight mudguards are explicitly required by law. There is some evidence suggesting that contoured mudguards might be a little safer than straight mudguards.

a. Discuss whether this Georgia statute violates any constitutional provisions.
b. State the law, define it apply it and make your conclusion. Richard is an employee of the Dun Construction Corp. While delivering materials to a construction site, he carelessly backs Dun's truck into a passenger vehicle driven by Green. This is Richard's second accident in six months. When the company owner, Dun, learns of this latest accident, a heated discussion ensues, and Dun fires Richard. Dun is so angry that he immediately writes a letter to the union of which Richard is a member and to all other construction companies in the community, stating that Richard is the "worst driver in the city" and that "anyone who hires him is asking for legal liability". Richard files a suit against Dun, alleging libel on the basis of the statements made in the letters. Discuss the results.

Answer 1

Answer: Defamation.

Step-by-step explanation:

The state has the power to make laws which protect, and maintain the order and general safety of its citizens. The state of Georgia has found that contoured mud glass are safer unlike straight mud glass. The state statue has the potential of affecting trade and commerce because this trucks are used in the haulage of goods and services from one state to another.

B. Defamation.

what Dun has done is a defamation of character on the part of Richard. This is because of the words used in Dun letters sent to the union Richard belonged to and other constirction company’s was intended to Harm the reputation and values Richard has worked hard to achieve.