Cases

Bloom v Robinson-Millar

Facts

C, a chartered accountant, complained of seven libels and a course of conduct in harassment by D, a neighbour. The allegations were of serious criminal conduct, including fraud, perjury and criminal damage, alleged against C in his role as a director of the management company of the block of flats where the parties live. Despite he and others having told D that the allegations were untrue, she persisted with them for many years. In June 2009 Master Foster struck out her affirmative defences and the trial took place before Sharp J sitting alone to address whether the words were libellous and whether the conduct was harassing.

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