Overview

A comprehensive and practical work that outlines the law and focuses on both the practical and tactical aspects of case preparation. Defamation Law, Procedure and Practice : Outlines the law and focuses on both the practical and tactical aspects of case preparation Delivers a clear, concise and accessible approach to this very complex area of law Includes key case law and has been fully updated to include important developments, including those resulting from the Human Rights Act 1998 Sets out the up-to-date law and details practical guidance on defamation claims Covers basic principles and specific defences including Fair Comment and Qualified Privilege, chapter-by-chapter Covers every aspect in a logical order, including remedies and appeals Contains useful forms and precedents Includes a glossary of the main legal terms and Appendices contain all relevant extracts of Statutes, fully annotated Reproduces key legislation Includes a wealth of new material on Qualified Privilege; Offer of Amends, Abuse of process, Internet; and Defamation and privacy.

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Author:   David Price ,  Nicola Cain ,  Korieh Duodu
Publisher:   Sweet & Maxwell Ltd
Imprint:   Sweet & Maxwell
Edition:   4th edition
ISBN:  

9781847036322

ISBN 10:   1847036325
Pages:   736
Publication Date:   01 December 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part One What the Claimants must Prove; General; The defamatory statement; Publication; Identification; Slander claims and special damages; Malicious falsehood; Part Two Defences; General; Justification; Fair comment; Privilege general; Absolute privilege; Qualified privilege duty and interest; Qualified privilege Reynolds; Qualified privilege reports; Secondary responsibility; Offer of amends; Miscellaneous defences and prohibitions or restrictions on bringing a defamation claim; Malice; Part Three Remedies; General; Damages; Injunctions; Apologies; Part Four Procedure, Strategy and Tactics; General considerations for claimants; General considerations for defendants; Defamation and the CPR; Commencing a defamation claim; Jurisdiction claims with a foreign element; Statements of case; Summary disposal and strike out; Disclosure and further information; From CMC to trial; Trial; Appeals; Costs, security for costs and conditional fees; Part Five Specific Considerations; Internet; Pre-publication consideration

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