Incomplete Judgement (NA No.) [1994] LSCA 50 (14 March 1994)

Incomplete Judgement (NA No.) [1994] LSCA 50 (14 March 1994)

The plaintiff proved publication of defamatory words per se and is entitled to general damages, but failed to prove special damages due to lack of documentary evidence.

Citation
[1994] LSCA 50
Parties
Plaintiff: [Plaintiff Name Not Provided]; First Defendant: Loti Brick; Second Defendant: [Second Defendant Name Not Provided]; Third Defendant: [Third Defendant Name Not Provided]
Court
Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
Lesotho
Judgment Date
14 March 1994
Case Number
NA No.
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
judgment for plaintiff in part
Legal Topics
Defamation, Damages
Source Language
English
Tort Defamation Damages

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Parties

[Plaintiff Name Not Provided]

Plaintiff

Loti Brick

First Defendant

[Second Defendant Name Not Provided]

Second Defendant

[Third Defendant Name Not Provided]

Third Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the published article was defamatory to the plaintiff
  2. 2 Whether the plaintiff is entitled to general and special damages for defamation

Ratio Decidendi

The plaintiff proved publication of defamatory words per se and is entitled to general damages, but failed to prove special damages due to lack of documentary evidence.

Court Disposition

judgment for plaintiff in part

Orders

  • Judgment for plaintiff for M30,000-00 as general damages
  • Absolution from the instance regarding special damages