United Kingdom default judgmentdamagesinjunction

Hussein v Hamilton Franks & Co Ltd

Hussein v Hamilton Franks & Co Ltd [2013] EWHC 462 (QB)

JurisdictionUnited Kingdom

CourtHigh Court of Justice, Queen's Bench Division

Year2013

StatusPersuasive authority

Key Principle

On a default judgment in libel the court may determine the defamatory meaning, grant an injunction against an online publisher operating within the jurisdiction, and award damages exceeding the sum originally claimed where necessary to provide proper vindication.

Area of Law

General

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