Cases

Warren v The Random House Group Ltd (No.3)

Facts

C brought a libel claim in respect of three allegations in the book “Ricky Hatton: The Hitman, My Story”, published by D. One of the allegations was that he had lied to the readers of the News of the World about the amount of money which Mr Hatton had earned whilst C had managed him. D sought to justify the words complained of by reference to a Lucas Box meaning to the effect that C had lied about Mr Hatton's earnings in support of a dishonest claim to have had a contract with Mr Hatton to act as his promoter. C contended that this meaning was impermissibly wide and that it would be disproportionate to litigate the issues it raised, and that it should therefore be struck out.

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