Comet v Selecta Vision Ltd. [1979] JLR 115 (30 August 1979)
Evidence of special damage is inadmissible in a defamation suit unless special damage has been specifically pleaded.
- Citation
- [1979] JLR 115
- Parties
- Plaintiff: Comet; Defendant: Selecta Vision Ltd.
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 30 August 1979
- Procedural Posture
- Civil / Hearing
- Outcome
- Evidence of special damage not admitted
- Legal Topics
- Pleading, Defamation, Special Damage, Admissibility of Evidence
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Parties
Comet
Plaintiff
Selecta Vision Ltd.
Defendant
Procedural Posture
Civil / Hearing
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether evidence of special damage is admissible at the hearing of a defamation suit if special damage was not pleaded
Ratio Decidendi
Evidence of special damage is inadmissible in a defamation suit unless special damage has been specifically pleaded.
Court Disposition
Evidence of special damage not admitted
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