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Abstract: Assessment of damages under Rule 161 (2) on affidavit evidence in a defamation action - Court finding that interest protected by defamation is reputation and that evaluation must be "less than precise" - Court finding apology by newspaper to be mitigating factor.
Decision: Court granting nominal punitive damages - Costs to Plaintiff
Subjects: Defamation - Remedies - Damages
Keywords: Defamation - damages - assessment - mitigation
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