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Delict [2009] ZAECGHC 27

Bassingthwaighte v Kuhlmann (EL 526/06)

Bassingthwaighte v Kuhlmann (EL 526/06) [2009] ZAECGHC 27 (11 May 2009)

Court
Eastern Cape High Court, Grahamstown
Case number
EL 526/06
Judge
Revelas

The High Court held that the defendant’s widely circulated emails were defamatory, rejected truth, rixa, and free-speech defences, and awarded the plaintiff R150,000.

  • Defamation
  • Damages Assessment
  • Publication Of Electronic Media
  • Rixa Defence
  • Qualified Privilege
  • Constitutional Freedom Of Expression
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