O'Connell v. R.T.E. [1988] IEHC 43 (2 November 1988)
The court determined whether the broadcast constituted defamation based on the content and its impact on O'Connell's reputation.
- Citation
- [1988] IEHC 43
- Parties
- Applicant: O'Connell; Respondent: R. T. E.
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 02 November 1988
- Procedural Posture
- Civil / Judgment
- Outcome
- dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Defamation, Broadcasting
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Parties
O'Connell
Applicant
R. T. E.
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether R. T. E. committed defamation against O'Connell through its broadcast
Ratio Decidendi
The court determined whether the broadcast constituted defamation based on the content and its impact on O'Connell's reputation.
Court Disposition
dismissed
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