More v Weaver [1928] EWCA Civ 1 (11 July 1928)

Communications between client and solicitor relevant to legal advice are absolutely privileged and not actionable for defamation, regardless of truth or malice.

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Citation: [1928] EWCA Civ 1
Parties: Appellant: More; Respondent: Weaver
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 11 July 1928
Procedural Posture: Civil Appeal / Appeal From Dismissal of Action
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Absolute Privilege, Solicitor Client Communications, Libel, Slander

Defamation Privilege Absolute Privilege Solicitor Client Communications Libel Slander

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Parties

Appellant

Weaver

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From Dismissal of Action

Legal Issues

1 Whether communications between client and solicitor are absolutely privileged against defamation claims
2 Whether relevance of communication affects privilege

Ratio Decidendi

Communications between client and solicitor relevant to legal advice are absolutely privileged and not actionable for defamation, regardless of truth or malice.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

Plaintiff's statement of claim struck out as frivolous and vexatious
No inquiry to jury on relevance or malice

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