MUGWADI v DUBE & ORS 2014 (1) ZLR 753 (H)
Citation | 2014 (1) ZLR 753 (H) |
Case No | Judgment No. HH-314-14 |
Court | High Court, Harare |
Judge | Chigumba J |
Heard | 20, 21 & 22 May 2014; CAV |
Judgment | 18 June 2014 |
Counsel | B Maruva, for the plaintiff |
Case Type | Civil trial |
Annotations | No case annotations to date |
Flynote
Delict – actio injuriarum – defamation – when words may be held to be defamatory – tests – meaning assigned by ordinary reader of publication in question – defences – fair comment – defence not available when allegations do not amount to opinions – damages – aggravating factors – lack of apology – widespread publication through social media and internet – reckless and unethical conduct on part of journalists
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