Campbell v Safra
The Claimant failed to provide evidence that the Defendant was responsible for the publication of the alleged defamatory statements, and the particulars of inducement to breach of contract did not disclose the necessary elements of the tort. The Defendant was entitled to summary judgment on both causes of action.
- Parties
- Claimant: Lady Colin Campbell; Defendant: Lily Safra
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 12 April 2006
- Procedural Posture
- Civil / Application for Summary Judgment And/or Strike Out
- Outcome
- Summary judgment for the Defendant; claim dismissed.
- Legal Topics
- Libel, Inducement to Breach of Contract, Summary Judgment, Qualified Privilege, Fair Comment, Justification
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Parties
Lady Colin Campbell
Claimant
Lily Safra
Defendant
Procedural Posture
Civil / Application for Summary Judgment And/or Strike Out
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the Defendant published or was responsible for the publication of the alleged defamatory statements
- 2 Whether the Defendant induced a breach of contract between the Claimant and her publisher
- 3 Whether the pleaded facts disclose a cause of action in libel or inducement to breach of contract
Ratio Decidendi
The Claimant failed to provide evidence that the Defendant was responsible for the publication of the alleged defamatory statements, and the particulars of inducement to breach of contract did not disclose the necessary elements of the tort. The Defendant was entitled to summary judgment on both causes of action.
Court Disposition
Summary judgment for the Defendant; claim dismissed.
Orders
- Both causes of action dismissed.
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