Angel v Stainton & Anor
The appropriate compensation for the libel, considering the gravity of the allegation and limited publication, was £40,000. However, due to the defendants' delayed and grudging offer of amends, and aggravating conduct, only a 40% reduction was justified, resulting in an award of £24,000.
- Parties
- Claimant: Norman Angel; Defendant: Adrian Stainton; Defendant: Repaircraft PLC
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 28 March 2006
- Procedural Posture
- Defamation (libel) / Assessment of Compensation Following Offer of Amends Under Defamation Act 1996
- Outcome
- Judgment for the claimant; compensation awarded.
- Legal Topics
- Libel, Offer of Amends, Damages Assessment, Aggravation and Mitigation of Damages
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Parties
Norman Angel
Claimant
Adrian Stainton
Defendant
Repaircraft PLC
Defendant
Procedural Posture
Defamation (libel) / Assessment of Compensation Following Offer of Amends Under Defamation Act 1996
Legal Issues
- 1 What is the appropriate amount of compensation for libel following an offer of amends under the Defamation Act 1996?
- 2 To what extent should the compensation be reduced due to the offer of amends and any mitigating/aggravating factors?
Ratio Decidendi
The appropriate compensation for the libel, considering the gravity of the allegation and limited publication, was £40,000. However, due to the defendants' delayed and grudging offer of amends, and aggravating conduct, only a 40% reduction was justified, resulting in an award of £24,000.
Court Disposition
Judgment for the claimant; compensation awarded.
Orders
- The defendants shall pay the claimant £24,000 by way of compensation.
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