Singapore damages defamation

Lim Eng Hock Peter v Lin Jian Wei (CA)

[2010] 4 SLR 357

JurisdictionSingapore

CourtSingapore Court of Appeal

Year2010

StatusBinding authority

Summary

Singapore Court of Appeal set out factors relevant to quantum of defamation damages, including gravity of allegations and extent of publication.

Key Principle

Defamation damages on appeal; Court of Appeal guidance on quantum; factors relevant to assessment including gravity of allegations and extent of publication

Area of Law

media

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