Yavuz v Tesco Stores Ltd & Anor

Yavuz v Tesco Stores Ltd & Anor

Ms Yavuz failed to prove on the balance of probabilities that Mr Abdullah spoke the defamatory words or grabbed her arm. Even if the words were spoken, publication was limited to unknown customers, causing no serious harm to her reputation. The claim for slander and trespass to the person fails.

Parties
Claimant: Syed Cemile Yavuz; Defendant: Tesco Stores Limited; Defendant: Tesco PLC
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
22 July 2019
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment After Trial
Outcome
Claim dismissed
Legal Topics
Slander, Trespass to the Person, Serious Harm Threshold, Damages Assessment
Tort Defamation Personal Injury Slander Trespass to the Person Serious Harm Threshold Damages Assessment

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Parties

Syed Cemile Yavuz

Claimant

Tesco Stores Limited

Defendant

Tesco PLC

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment After Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Did Mr Abdullah say the words complained of?
  2. 2 Did the words complained of cause serious harm to Ms Yavuz’s reputation?
  3. 3 Did Mr Abdullah grab Ms Yavuz’s arm?

Ratio Decidendi

Ms Yavuz failed to prove on the balance of probabilities that Mr Abdullah spoke the defamatory words or grabbed her arm. Even if the words were spoken, publication was limited to unknown customers, causing no serious harm to her reputation. The claim for slander and trespass to the person fails.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed

Orders

  • Judgment for the Defendants