What are five elements of defamation intentional tort?

elements of defamation

1. defamatory communication

2. that is false

3. that is of and concerning the plaintiff

4. that is published (not necessarily written, there can be a third party to recognize it as being published)

5. whether the communication sounds in libel or slander

6. there was fault on the part of the defendant regarding the falsity of what was communicated