Cases

Wallis v Valentine

Comment

Although the facts were extreme this does show an increasing willingness of the courts to exercise control over technically valid but disproportionate claims. However, Eady J has said in Howe & Co v Burden [2004] EWHC 196 (QB) that there is no general "game is not worth the candle" basis for striking out defamation claims.

Areas of work

Defamation

Also