11 Nov 2024
1. ) FRANCES JOYCELYN NATHAN 2. ) JAYAPRAGASH AMBLAVANAR 3. ) ALLIANZ GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY (MALAYSIA) BERHAD Siva Subramaniam A/l M. Shanmugam (Menyaman Sebagai Seorang Pemilik Tunggal Yang Beramal Di Bawah Nama Dan Gaya Subramaniam &
- Citation
- P-02(NCvC)(W)-2112-11/2022 (Mahkamah Rayuan)
- Court
- NCvC
- Case number
- P-02(NCvC)(W)-2112-11/2022 (Mahkamah Rayuan)
The Court of Appeal held that, on the facts and context, the impugned email was not defamatory in the pleaded libellous sense and, alternatively, that its core assertion (that the lawyer had a tendency to assess claims without insurer-appointed solicitors present) was substantially true and/or protected by qualified privilege. The High Court judgment awarding damages was set aside and the plaintiff's claim dismissed; the plaintiff's separate appeal on quantum failed for lack of proof.