Reynolds v. Malocco [1998] IEHC 175; [1999] 2 IR 203; [1999] 1 ILRM 289 (11th December, 1998)

Reynolds v. Malocco [1998] IEHC 175; [1999] 2 IR 203; [1999] 1 ILRM 289 (11th December, 1998)

The article creates a clear innuendo that the Plaintiff has connived at drug dealing for gain and alleges homosexuality; the Defendants' plea of justification lacks substance; damages would be inadequate due to Defendants' insolvency; an interlocutory injunction is warranted.

Citation
[1998] IEHC 175
Parties
Plaintiff: John Reynolds; Defendant: Elio Malocco; Defendant: Declan Murray; Defendant: Frank White; Defendant: Laur; Defendant: Fanville Limited
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Procedural Posture
Defamation Interlocutory Injunction / Interlocutory Application
Outcome
Interlocutory injunction granted
Legal Topics
Interlocutory Injunctions, Libel, Justification Defence, Freedom of Expression
Defamation Media Law Civil Procedure Interlocutory Injunctions Libel Justification Defence Freedom of Expression

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Parties

John Reynolds

Plaintiff

Elio Malocco

Defendant

Declan Murray

Defendant

Frank White

Defendant

Laur

Defendant

Fanville Limited

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Defamation Interlocutory Injunction / Interlocutory Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the article is defamatory of the Plaintiff
  2. 2 Whether an interlocutory injunction should be granted to restrain publication
  3. 3 Whether the Defendants' intended plea of justification defeats the application

Ratio Decidendi

The article creates a clear innuendo that the Plaintiff has connived at drug dealing for gain and alleges homosexuality; the Defendants' plea of justification lacks substance; damages would be inadequate due to Defendants' insolvency; an interlocutory injunction is warranted.

Court Disposition

Interlocutory injunction granted

Orders

  • Defendants and any persons acting in concert or with notice are restrained from publishing the article 'Operation Night-cap Causes John Reynolds Sleepless Nights As Cops Raid Club' or any matter therein defamatory of the Plaintiff until trial.