← All Authorities
Singapore
Leading Case
damagesaggravated damagesassessmentindemnity basis
Lin Jian Wei and another v Lim Eng Hock Peter
[2011] SGCA 29; [2011] 3 SLR 1052
Key Principle
Sets out the framework for assessing general and aggravated damages in defamation (gravity of the libel, parties' standing, extent of publication, conduct/malice, failure to apologise) and the principles of proportionality governing recovery of costs.
Area of Law
Tort & Negligence
Related Cases