Cases

Hughes v Alan Dick & Co Ltd

Facts

C complained of words allegedly spoken by an employee of D to an officer of the Border and Immigration Agency and a police officer, concerning the employee's suspicion that C's wife was carrying cash improperly acquired by C.

A copy of the claim form, but not a response pack, was sent to D, who was at that time not represented by solicitors. D did not respond to the claim and C obtained default judgment. At the subsequent CMC D appeared and indicated a desire to defend the claim on the grounds of absolute and qualified privilege and justification. D applied to set the default judgment aside and to have the claim dismissed as an abuse of process. C applied for summary disposal.

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