Creative Resins International Ltd. v Glasslam Europe Ltd. [2006] EWHC 182 (QB) (15 February 2006)

Permission to amend the Particulars of Claim is refused because the claim regarding website publication is weak, lacks evidence of publication within the jurisdiction and of the First Defendant's involvement, and would introduce unnecessary complexity and cost without material justification.

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Citation: [2006] EWHC 182 (QB)
Parties: Claimant: Creative Resins International Ltd; Defendant: Glasslam Europe Ltd
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 15 February 2006
Procedural Posture: Libel Action / Application for Permission to Amend Particulars of Claim
Outcome: Application dismissed
Legal Topics: Libel, Amendment of Pleadings, Jurisdiction, Limitation Period, Qualified Privilege

Defamation Civil Procedure Libel Amendment of Pleadings Jurisdiction Limitation Period Qualified Privilege

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Parties

Creative Resins International Ltd

Claimant

Glasslam Europe Ltd

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Libel Action / Application for Permission to Amend Particulars of Claim

Legal Issues

1 Whether permission should be granted to amend the Particulars of Claim to include allegations regarding publication on the US Glass Magazine website
2 Whether the First Defendant is responsible for publication of defamatory material on the website
3 Whether the claim regarding website publication is statute barred under the Limitation Act 1980

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Court Disposition

Application dismissed

Orders

Permission to amend the Particulars of Claim is refused

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