Court:
Supreme Court
Catchwords:
Defamation-Press release containing defamatory imputations against the claimant-Meaning of words published-Implications-Innendo
Burden-Burden of proof-Standard-Standard of proof-Whether the intention of the defendants is relevant
Defence-Defence of fair comment-Defence of qualified privilege
Damages-Principle of compensation to an individual claimant-The Defamation Act, 2013 sections 2, 3, 20(2), 21(1), 30(1) and 30(2)
Document Type:
Year:
2024
Suit/Claim number:
SU 2020 CV 01430
Neutral Citation:
[2024] JMSC Civ 92
Judge(s):
A. Nembhard J