References: [1997] Aust Torts Reports 81-416, (1996) 41 NSWLR 176, [1996] NSWSC 651
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Coram: Mahoney ACJ, Handley JA, Giles AJA
(Supreme Court of New South Wales) Defamation – Damages – Aggravated and general damages – Economic loss with respect to professional standing – Principles relevant to assessment of damages for defamation – Relationship to damages for serious personal injury
When considering the likelihood of repetition of a libel once published, the court spoke of ‘the grapevine effect’.
This case is cited by:
- Cited – Cairns -v- Modi CA ([2012] WLR(D) 302, Bailii, [2012] EWCA Civ 1382, WLRD, Gazette)
Three appeals against the levels of damages awards were heard together, and the court considered the principles to be applied.
Held: In assessing compensation following a libel, the essential question was how much loss and damage did the . .