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Tort Law [2008] UGHC 83

Silver Cohens Okullu v Santos Okot Lapollo

Silver Cohens Okullu v Santos Okot Lapollo (Civil Suit no.26 Of 2004) (Civil Suit no.26 of 2004) [2008] UGHC 83 (27 March 2008)

Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
Civil Suit no.26 of 2004

The High Court of Uganda held that public accusations made against a Chief Magistrate at a hotel were defamatory and partly privileged in official communications.

  • Defamation
  • Slander
  • Damages Assessment
  • Privilege In Defamation
  • Privilege-in-defamation
  • Damages-assessment
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Criminal Law [1950] EACA 98

Mohamed v Rex

Mohamed v Rex (Criminal Appeal No. 512 of 1949) [1950] EACA 98 (1 January 1950)

Court
East African Court of Appeal
Case number
Criminal Appeal No. 512 of 1949
Judge
Modera J, Nihill, C.J

The East African Court of Appeal quashed a criminal libel conviction, holding that intent to defame was not properly found and that lack of bona fides was not the same thing.

  • Criminal Defamation
  • Libel Elements
  • Intent To Defame
  • Privilege In Defamation
  • Definition Of Person
  • Criminal-defamation
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