Case Number
2016 HCV 05224
Presiding Judge
Year
Neutral Citation
[2023] JMSC Civ 42
Date of Delivery
Anderson, Roy K v Clacken, Dwight.pdf
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Defamation – Publication containing defamatory imputation against the claimant – Meaning of words published – Implications – Innuendo
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