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Curzon Green Solicitors
CURZON GREEN SOLICITORS - CITY OF LONDON AND HIGH WYCOMBE
Curzon Green Solicitors
CURZON GREEN SOLICITORS - CITY OF LONDON AND HIGH WYCOMBE
114-116 Oxford Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 2DN
01494 451355
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Ison Harrison Limited
Ison Harrison Limited
Duke House, 54 Wellington Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2EE
0113 284 5000
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Tom Street & Co Solicitors Limited
Tom Street & Co Solicitors Limited
2a Bath Street, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1DG
1373452888
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Nicholls Law
Your buffer to the legal world.
Nicholls Law
Your buffer to the legal world.
4th Floor Gateway Building, 10 Elmer Approach, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1LW
01702 804 130
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Alston Asquith Limited
Law and technology combined
Alston Asquith Limited
Law and technology combined
45 Moorfields, Moorgate, London, EC2Y 9AE
020 3950 3538
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NetRights
Real support in a virtual world.
NetRights
Real support in a virtual world.
15-19 Westgate Street , Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7AB
01566772375
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Stephen Rimmer LLP
Stephen Rimmer LLP
28-30 Hyde Gardens, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4PX
01323 644222
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TheYEC Goldman Knightley
No Win No Fee = No Financial risk
TheYEC Goldman Knightley
No Win No Fee = No Financial risk
1051 Oldham Rd, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M40 2EP
0808 164 9153
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Bell Lax Limited
Bell Lax Limited
New Bank House, 21 Maney Corner, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B72 1QL
0121 355 0011
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Howes Percival LLP
Breathing New Life into Law
Howes Percival LLP
Breathing New Life into Law
Nene House, 4 Rushmills, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 7YB
01604 230400
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ABMF
We're on YOUR side!
ABMF
We're on YOUR side!
42 Ringley Drive, Manchester, Lancashire, M45 7LR
07970291197
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Scornik Gerstein LLP
Scornik Gerstein LLP
9-10 Staple Inn, 2nd Floor, London, WC1V 7QH
0207 404 8400
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MYM SOLICITORS
A team of dedicated and experienced Solicitors who put their clients’ needs at the core of their spe
MYM SOLICITORS
A team of dedicated and experienced Solicitors who put their clients’ needs at the core of their spe
MYM Solicitors 329-331 High Street, Slough, Berkshire, SL11TX
02031377751
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Birketts LLP
Birketts LLP
Providence House, 141-145 Princes Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1QJ
01473 232300
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Colemans Solicitors LLP
Colemans Solicitors LLP
5.1 Switchback Office Park, Gardner Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 7RJ
01628 631051
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What is the Difference Between Defamation, Libel and Slander?
Defamation is the act of damaging the good reputation of someone. This can be done by saying something that damages their reputation or through printing, writing or publishing such comments.
Libel is considered to be defamation in permanent form whereas slander refers to defamation in non-permanent form.
Commonly, the term ‘libel' is used for written, broadcast or published defamation. Slander is more often used for spoken words.
What Proof Will I Need to Provide in a Defamation Case?
To make a successful claim for libel or slander, the claimant must prove a variety of things. This includes:
- The defamation was seen, heard or understood by more than one person, excluding the defendant and claimant.
- The allegation was directed to you, either in that you were named, pictured or were identifiable in some other way.
- That the defamation, either libellous or slanderous resulted in your character being lowered in the eyes of right-thinking members of society.
In cases of slander, there will also be the requirement to prove that you have suffered a financial loss, unless the offence is related to your professional life or can result in a punishment of imprisonment.
The requirement to prove a financial loss for slander is not in force for claims of slander per se. In these instances, the evidence would suggest that:
- an allegation that the claimant committed a crime that could result in a punishment of imprisonment.
- the suggestion that the claimant is suffering from a contagious disease, such as leprosy or HIV/AIDS.
- the suggestion that a woman has committed adultery or otherwise behaved in an unchaste manner.
- the suggestion that the claimant is not fit to carry on his trade or profession.
If the claimant is alleging the points as above, they are not obliged to prove any financial loss as a result of the defamation.
What Compensation Payment Am I Likely to Receive?
If you are successful in making a defamation claim, you may be awarded compensation by the judge of the case. This may include prohibiting future publications of any such material, awarding a financial sum to remunerate for losses and force the defendant to pay for your legal costs.
The amount that you are awarded will depend upon your case and the extent of your losses. It is therefore not possible to give a likely figure of compensation. It is true to say that many defamation cases are settled before a court hearing, and so the settlement may be negotiated without the order of a judge. A solicitor specialising in defamation cases will be able to assure their client of the value of any settlement offers and help to determine whether an out of court arrangement is likely to be more beneficial based on previous experiences.
How Much Will a Defamation Case Cost?
Each defamation case will be considered on its particular contents and as such, there is no flat fee for how much the case is likely to cost. Because of the nature of defamation cases, many solicitors will offer a no win, no fee arrangement to their clients. This will entail the solicitor considering the likelihood of a successful outcome before offering such terms.
Legal Aid is not usually available for defamation cases and so claimants are well-advised to ensure the costs from the outset as they will be personally liable for meeting the solicitor fees.
Are There Any Time Considerations that I Should Make?
There are strict timeframes for action with defamation cases. Court proceedings must commence within a year of the act of defamation or publication. In theory, this means that whilst the publication is still available, the time restriction does not begin. That is to say that a publication online or in a book that is still available means that the 12 month time period is revolving until the publication is no longer available for common viewing.
Should a year have passed, a judge may grant an extension on this time if they see fit. However, there are no guarantees, and so claimants are advised to act as quickly as possible.
How long a claim for defamation takes is largely dependent on whether the claim is contested or not. If the defendant admits to the act of defamation, the case is likely to be concluded much quicker with a settlement being agreed between solicitors. A defamation case that is contested can take approximately 12 months to investigate, process and arrive at trial. Depending upon the extent of the defamation, the publication type and the audience size, some cases can last several years.
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