Principle

TORT LAW — Defamation — Plaintiff Puts Character in Issue — Consequence of False Testimony

Area of law
TORT LAW
Court
Supreme Court

A defamation plaintiff puts his character at issue. False and inconsistent testimony may destroy his own character claim. The principle applies to tort law and defamation.

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