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Lin Jian Wei and another v Lim Eng Hock Peter

[2011] SGCA 29; [2011] 3 SLR 1052
JurisdictionSingapore
CourtCourt of Appeal of Singapore
Year2011
StatusBinding authority

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

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