If A publishes that he heard B say that C was a traitor, he will not be liable if he proved he actually heard B say this. A would be liable only if he did not identify the original author.
Judges:
Coke
Citations:
(1613) 12 Co Rep 134
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Defamation
Updated: 06 May 2022; Ref: scu.221969