Pierre v Pierre (CS 68/2020) [2021] SCSC 909 (8 June 2021)

Pierre v Pierre (CS 68/2020) [2021] SCSC 909 (8 June 2021)

Liability admitted by defendant; nominal damages awarded due to lack of evidence supporting substantial damage to reputation.

Citation
[2021] SCSC 909
Parties
Plaintiff: David Pierre; Defendant: Alexander Pierre
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
8 June 2021
Case Number
CS 68/2020
Procedural Posture
Civil Suit / Judgment
Outcome
Judgment for plaintiff; nominal damages awarded.
Legal Topics
Defamation, Damages
Source Language
English
Tort Law Defamation Damages

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Parties

David Pierre

Plaintiff

Alexander Pierre

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Suit / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant is liable for damage to the plaintiff's reputation
  2. 2 Quantum of damages to be awarded

Ratio Decidendi

Liability admitted by defendant; nominal damages awarded due to lack of evidence supporting substantial damage to reputation.

Court Disposition

Judgment for plaintiff; nominal damages awarded.

Orders

  • Nominal damages of R1 awarded to plaintiff