Cases

Warren v The Random House Group Ltd (Nos.1-3) (CA)

Issue

(1) Whether and in what circumstances a defendant in a libel action can withdraw an offer of amends which has been accepted and substitute a plea of justification.

(2) Whether D could prove the truth of the disputed matters in rebuttal of the aggravated damages plea

(3) Whether the Burstein particulars which had been disallowed were fairly relevant to the tribunal’s assessment of the damage done to C’s reputation.

(4) Whether it was permissible for D to rely on a Lucas Box meaning relying on a wider meaning than that complained of by C.

(5) Whether the contract should be disclosed.

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