Principle Archive

Where the trial court made no assessment of damages, the appellate court can make the assessment itself if there exists on the record enough evidence on…

If there is nothing on the other side of the scale, why the minimal proof?

When a defendant is absent, it does not ipso facto entitle the plaintiff to judgment. The plaintiff's evidence, though uncontradicted, must still be evaluated and appraised…

Where evidence given by a party was not challenged by the opposite party who had the opportunity to do so, it is always open to the…

It is not the law of pleadings that laws must be pleaded before a party can rely on them. While some specific laws (like limitation statutes)…

The right of counsel to address the court is provided for by rules of court. A trial judge's discretion must be exercised within the confines of…

A trading corporation has a trading character, the defamation of which may adversely affect or ruin it. It may maintain an action for libel in respect…

Every libel is a wrong in respect of which the law imputes general damages. If a plaintiff proves publication without legal justification, the cause of action…

A company is not required to prove special damage, such as financial loss, before its claim for defamation may be sustained. It may recover damages for…

A limited liability company cannot be injured in its feelings as it has no feelings; it can only be injured in its pocket. Its reputation can…

Where a defendant publishes defamatory words of two or more plaintiffs in the same libel, and common questions of law or fact would arise, the plaintiffs…

Each State of the Federation is independent of the other, and the jurisdiction of its court is limited to matters arising in its territory. The High…