Principle

COMPANY LAW — Corporate Personality — Right to Sue for Injury to Reputation and Goodwill

Area of law
COMPANY LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Companies have legal personality and can sue for defamation. They have reputation and goodwill that deserve protection. The principle applies to all corporate bodies. The court may award damages for injury to reputation. An injunction may also be granted. The rule recognises that companies have…

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