In a defamation action, the impugned words are to be understood ‘according to the general and natural meaning, and agreeable to the common understanding of all men.’
Citations:
(1676) 2 Mod 159
Cited by:
Cited – Ajinomoto Sweeteners Europe Sas v Asda Stores Ltd CA 2-Jun-2010
The claimant sold a sweetener ingredient. The defendant shop advertised its own health foods range with the label ‘no hidden nasties’ and in a situation which, the claimant said, suggested that its ingredient was a ‘nasty’, and it claimed under . .
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Defamation
Updated: 11 May 2022; Ref: scu.416352