Defamation (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards
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Definition of defamation
Definition of defamation
Civil tort protecting reputation from false harmful statements
Standard of proof in defamation claims
Standard of proof in defamation claims
Balance of probabilities
Time limit to commence defamation action (Vic)
Time limit to commence defamation action (Vic)
One year from publication (extendable to three years)
Meaning of 'publication' in defamation
Meaning of 'publication' in defamation
Communication to someone other than the plaintiff
Level of 'serious harm' required
Level of 'serious harm' required
Above substantial but less than grave, affecting reputation
Justification defence in defamation
Justification defence in defamation
Statement is substantially true
Absolute privilege defence applies to
Absolute privilege defence applies to
Statements in parliament, courts, or tribunals
Special damages vs general damages
Special damages vs general damages
Special: quantifiable loss; General: non-quantifiable loss
Max damages for non-economic loss (Vic)
Max damages for non-economic loss (Vic)
$250,000
Mandatory vs restrictive injunction
Mandatory vs restrictive injunction
Mandatory: compels action; Restrictive: prohibits action