Libel And Slander Flashcards

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Burden of proof in Libel

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Show actionable or reasonably forseeable reputational harm

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2
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Injury to feelings not enough for libel

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Cooke v MGN

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3
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Authority for slander

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Mason v William Hill

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4
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Special damage

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Financial loss or material loss calculated to financial terms

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Exceptions to special dmaage

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Imputation of criminal offence

Imputation of professional incompetence

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