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Defamation law : a primer / by Raymond E. Brown, Professor of Law (Retired).
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Title:Defamation law : a primer / by Raymond E. Brown, Professor of Law (Retired).
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Author/Creator:Brown, Raymond E., 1935- author.
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Published/Created:Toronto : Carswell, [2013]
©2013.
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Location:LAW LIBRARY (level 3)Where is this?
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Call Number: KE1246 .B75 2013
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Number of Items:1
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Status:Available
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Location:LAW LIBRARY (level 3)Where is this?
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Library of Congress Subjects:Libel and slander.
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Edition:Second edition.
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Description:cxxiii, 512 pages ; 23 cm
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Summary:"Raymond E. Brown, the author of Brown on Defamation, Second Edition, articulates both the diversity and similarity of the common law of defamation in Canada, Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the United States. He has included the leading decisions in each of these countries, and quotes extensively from leading jurists. This book also includes a chapter outlining the impact of the United States constitution on the law of defamation, as well as a chapter devoted to recommending a variety of changes in the law." --Publisher's description.
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Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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ISBN:0779851544
9780779851546
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Contents:Introduction
The distinction between libel and slander
The action for defamation and its defence
What is defamatory?
Defamatory sense and meaning
Identification
Publication
The parties
Introduction to defences
Justification
Consent
Absolute privilege
Qualified privilege
Protected reports
Fair comment
Malice
Damages
Injunctions
New York Times and the common law of defamation
Reflections and proposals.