AuthorGatley, Clement, 1881-1936
TitleGatley on libel and slander / Clement Gatley
Imprint London : Sweet & Maxwell, 1998
Edition 9th ed. / by joint editors Partrick Milmo, W. V. H. Rogers
Descript cxxix, 1062 p. ; 26 cm

CONTENT

Defamatory imputations -- The Form and meaning of the defamatory statement -- Slanders actionable per se -- Slander actionable only on proof of special damage -- Publication -- Indentity of the person defamed -- Parties: who may sue and be sued -- Remedies -- Defences: general -- Justification (Truth) -- Fair comment -- Absolute privilege -- Qualified privilege at common law -- Qualified privilege: statute -- Malice -- Rehabilitation of offenders Act 1974 -- Other defences -- Malicious falsehood -- Other causes of action arising from statements -- Criminal libel -- The European convention on human rights and libel -- The Initial stages -- Interlocutory injunctions -- Statement of claim -- Defences -- Reply and defence to counterclaim -- Interlocutory matters -- Apology, settlement and payment into court -- The Trial: the plaintiff's case -- The Trial: the defendant's casess -- Functions of judge and jury -- The Trial: the final jury -- Appeall


SUBJECT

  1. Libel and slander -- Great Britain
  2. Criminal -- Defamation
  3. Slander

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Law Library (3rd Floor)K/Eng.853 G38l 1998 CHECK SHELVES