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13 marksTorts of Defamation, Trespass, and Nuisance

CAPE Law Unit 2 · 2008 (second paper) · Paper 2 · Question 4(a)

A newspaper publishes a photo of the car belonging to Mr Goodieman, a prominent religious member, in front of a popular nightclub, captioned 'Near to church, far from God'. Mr Goodieman visited the nightclub solely on urgent business with the owner and wants to sue for libel.

Advise Mr Goodieman as to whether a tort has been committed, outlining the essential features of this tort.

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  1. 4(b)Explain TWO defences available to the newspaper if Mr Goodieman sues for libel.[12 marks]

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