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Jury determination that one imputation was not conveyed and two other imputations were conveyed but not defamatory; publication attracts defence of qualified privilege pursuant to s.30 Defamation Act 1995: Chesterman J
Appeal Determined (QCA)
[2009] QCA 186
10 Jul 2009
Verdict of the jury was reasonably open to it: Keane, verdict of the jury was reasonably open to it except as to imputation 2; jury’s finding that imputation 2 was not defamatory of the appellant was one that no reasonable jury could make; Muir and Fraser JJA; trial judge's reasons for finding a defence under s.30 Defamation Act 2005 are compelling; appeal dismissed: Keane, Muir and Fraser JJA
Special Leave Refused (HCA)
[2010] HCASL 77
31 Mar 2010
Application does not have sufficient prospects to warrant grant of special leave to appeal; application for special leave to appeal dismissed: Gummow and Kiefel JJ
Appeal Status
Appeal Determined - Special Leave Refused (HCA)
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