Court:
Supreme Court
Catchwords:
Defamation-Publication containing defamatory imputation against the claimant-Meaning of words published-Implications-Innendo
Burden-Burden of proof-Standard-Standard of proof-Whether the intention of the defendant is relevant
Defence-Defence of truth-Defence of fair comment
Damages-Principle of compensation to an individual claimant-The Defamation Act, 2013 sections 2, 3, 20(2), 20(3), 21(1), 30(1) and 30(2)
Document Type:
Year:
2023
Suit/Claim number:
2016 HCV 05224
Neutral Citation:
[2023] JMSC Civ 42
Judge(s):
A. Nembhard J