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Delict [2019] ZAGPPHC 474

Van Wyk v Pretorius (55369/2016)

Van Wyk v Pretorius (55369/2016) [2019] ZAGPPHC 474 (19 February 2019)

Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
55369/2016
Judge
D S Fourie

The High Court dismissed a defamation claim over an election-related email, finding the publication was protected by qualified privilege and no malice was proved.

  • Defamation
  • Qualified Privilege
  • Malice
  • Truth And Fair Comment
  • Burden Of Proof
  • Qualified-privilege
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