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Sorrenson v McNamara[2003] QCA 149

Reported at [2004] 1 Qd R 82

Sorrenson v McNamara[2003] QCA 149

Reported at [2004] 1 Qd R 82
CITATION: Sorrenson v McNamara [2003] QCA 149
JUDGE(S): McPherson JA, Mackenzie J, Philippides J
DELIVERED ON: 04 April 2003
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Editorial Notes

  • Published Case Name:

    Sorrenson v McNamara

  • Shortened Case Name:

    Sorrenson v McNamara

  • Reported Citation:

    [2004] 1 Qd R 82

  • MNC:

    [2003] QCA 149

  • Court:

    QCA

  • Judge(s):

    McPherson JA, Mackenzie J, Philippides J

  • Date:

    04 Apr 2003

Litigation History

EventCitation or FileDateNotes
Primary JudgmentDC No 824 of 2000 (no citation)-Plaintiff claimed damages for defamation; where defendant circulated defamatory letter to body corporate describing plaintiff as cowardly; where defendant relied on s 16(1) Defamation Act 1889 (Qld); claim dismissed
Appeal Determined (QCA)[2003] QCA 149 [2004] 1 Qd R 8204 Apr 2003Plaintiff appealed against primary decision; whether defendant's opinion constituted 'information' within meaning of s 16(1) Defamation Act 1889 (Qld); appeal dismissed with costs: McPherson JA, Mackenzie and Philippides J

Appeal Status

Appeal Determined (QCA)

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