Cases

Purnell v F1 Business Magazine Ltd & Another

Facts

The C sued in libel re allegations made in Business F1 Magazine. The only defence was justification. This defence was struck out on the ground that no reasonable jury could conclude on the Ds' case that the article could be substantially true. The remaining issue concerning quantum was tried by a jury. The trial judge directed the jury that one of the functions of their award of damages could be to vindicate the Claimant. The jury awarded £75,000 in damages.

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