Horsfall v Sinel [1997] JLR 41 (12 February 1997)
An interim injunction should not be granted to restrain repetition of alleged defamation if the defendant pleads justification, unless it is clear that the defence will fail at trial.
- Citation
- [1997] JLR 41
- Parties
- Applicant: Horsfall; Respondent: Sinel
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 12 February 1997
- Procedural Posture
- Civil / Interlocutory
- Outcome
- interim injunction refused
- Legal Topics
- Defamation, Interim Injunction, Justification Defence
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Parties
Horsfall
Applicant
Sinel
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Civil / Interlocutory
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether an interim injunction should be granted to restrain repetition of alleged defamation when the defendant pleads justification
Ratio Decidendi
An interim injunction should not be granted to restrain repetition of alleged defamation if the defendant pleads justification, unless it is clear that the defence will fail at trial.
Court Disposition
interim injunction refused
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