Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Defamation — Libel — Corporate Claimant — Necessity of Proof of Financial Loss

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

A corporate libel claimant need not prove specific financial loss. The principle applies to defamation law. The corporation's reputation and goodwill are protected. The rule recognises that corporations can be injured in their trading character. The court may award damages without proof of special damage.…

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