The Bussey Law Firm PC & Anor v Page

The Bussey Law Firm PC & Anor v Page

On the balance of probabilities, the defendant was responsible for the defamatory posting from his account. The publication caused serious harm to the claimants' reputation and business, warranting compensatory damages.

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Parties
Claimant: The Bussey Law Firm PC; Claimant: Timothy Raymond Bussey; Defendant: Jason Page (aka Jay Page)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
06 March 2015
Procedural Posture
Defamation / Judgment After Trial
Outcome
Claim allowed
Legal Topics
Internet Defamation, Jurisdiction, Damages, Foreign Publication
Tort Defamation Internet Defamation Jurisdiction Damages Foreign Publication

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Parties

The Bussey Law Firm PC

Claimant

Timothy Raymond Bussey

Claimant

Jason Page (aka Jay Page)

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Defamation / Judgment After Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant was responsible for the defamatory posting
  2. 2 Whether the words were actionable under the relevant law
  3. 3 Assessment of damages

Ratio Decidendi

On the balance of probabilities, the defendant was responsible for the defamatory posting from his account. The publication caused serious harm to the claimants' reputation and business, warranting compensatory damages.

Court Disposition

Claim allowed

Orders

  • Damages awarded to claimants capped at £50,000
  • No punitive damages awarded due to damages cap