sec.774Auditors and other persons to enjoy qualified privilege in particular circumstances

### sec.774 Auditors and other persons to enjoy qualified privilege in particular circumstances An auditor of a reporting unit is not, in the absence of malice, liable to an action for defamation at the suit of a person in relation to a statement the auditor makes in the course of duties as auditor, whether the statement is made orally or in writing. A person is not, in the absence of malice, liable to an action for defamation at the suit of a person in relation to the publishing of a document prepared by an auditor of a reporting unit in the course of duties as auditor and required under this Act to be filed. This section does not limit or affect any right, privilege or immunity a defendant has in an action for defamation. (sec.774-ssec.1) An auditor of a reporting unit is not, in the absence of malice, liable to an action for defamation at the suit of a person in relation to a statement the auditor makes in the course of duties as auditor, whether the statement is made orally or in writing. (sec.774-ssec.2) A person is not, in the absence of malice, liable to an action for defamation at the suit of a person in relation to the publishing of a document prepared by an auditor of a reporting unit in the course of duties as auditor and required under this Act to be filed. (sec.774-ssec.3) This section does not limit or affect any right, privilege or immunity a defendant has in an action for defamation.