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libellant
libel ;esp : the petitioner or plaintiff in a divorce proceeding [the agreed to pay alimony] 2 : libeler
Picture
v. London and N.W. Ry. Co., (1870) LR 5 Ex. 90]; and see CARRIER. A picture may be libellous (5 Rep. 125); consult Odgers on Libel.
Libelli famosi
Libelli famosi, scurrilous publications of a libellous nature. See LIBEL.
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Fair comment
Fair comment. Fair comment on a matter of public interest is a good defence to an action of libel for words prima facie defamatory; but the defence will be of no avail if express malice is established,
Privileged communication
him. Incidental publication will not affect the privilege, Edmondson v. Birch, (1907) 1 KB 371; consult Odgers on Libel. See LIBEL.
Slander
Slander, the malicious defamation of a person bywords; as a libel is by writing, etc. It is actionable in the following cases: (1) where the words impute a criminal
Innuendo
(innuendo-i.e., meaning the plaintiff) did so and so, 4 Rep. 17. Its ordinary use is in actions of libel and slander, where it may be defined as 'a statement by the plaintiff of the construction which he
Colloquium
A talking together; a conversation. 2. An old term in pleading applied to the statement in declaration for libel or slander that the libellous or slanderous imputation had reference to the plaintiff.
Damages
Damages, too, may be further classified as-- (1) Contemptuous Damages, e.g., a farthing verdict in an action for libel, usually indicating that in the opinion of the jury the action ought never to have been brought. (2)
Corporation or body politic
name, and holds and enjoys property by such name. A corporation can sue or be sued for a libel, but it cannot one in respect of an imputation of murder, or incest, or adultery, because it could
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