Defamation

A kind of torts. Learnt lots about Defamation throughout the week. Fervin so sweet to help me print out her notes. Really helpful.

Mentor had stuff for me to research. Cool thank God for the first time i could read fast and yet understand all that i read!

- Libel Vs Slander

Libel - permanent form

Slander - temporary form: must proof special (meaning in particular, specific, opp of general)damages except the 4 forms actionable per se

... imputation of a contagious disease
... imputation criminal offence punishable by imprisonment
... imputation of unchastity or adultery by a female
... imputation of unfitness or incompetence (it extends to all words likely to disparage the claimant's official, professional or business reputation, whether or not the words relate to the claimant's office, profession, calling, trade or business

- What to proof? (the 3 factors)

... what determines a statement as defamatory
... refer to the claimant?
... third party present

- Defence

... justification of the truth
... fair comment
... privilege (absolute and qualified)
... innocent dissemination
... unintentional defamation
... consent

- Remedies

... damages
... injunctive relief

- Factors to consider before giving judgement on damages/costs

*haha.. quite a lot to write... *

anyways really thankful to God that i was able to absorb and just want to praise God for His work in my life as i study and work as an intern. :) enjoying myself. thanks mentor.

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