Quick Law Notes
Quick Law Notes
Quick Law Notes
Defamation
Libel – defamation in print, or over radio or television. It is actionable per se. (there is no need to
prove actionable damage)
Slander – defaming someone in a transient form through words or gestures. These words are not
actionable per se. However there is no need to prove damage if there was an imputation of:
a. Treason or crime punishable by death.
b. Certain diseases.
Byrne v Deane – a plaintiff stated he was defamed when another member of the golf club put up
a notice stating that he made a report to the police about illegal gaming machines in the club.