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Williams, Terrance v Det. Sgt. Patrae Rowe, Sgt. Tameca Thomas (In their representative capacity for and on behalf of the Jamaica Police Federation) and Det. Sgt. Patrae Rowe

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