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London Artists Ltd. v. Littler

[1969] 2 QB 375

[1969] 2 QB 375 · Court of Appeal (England)

defamationfair-commentpublic-interest
Court
Court of Appeal (England)
Year
1969
Subjects
Law of Torts
Reviewed
2026-08-02

Rule established

The subject matter of fair comment must genuinely involve a matter the public has a legitimate interest in commenting upon.

Facts

    Issues

      Held

        Ratio decidendi

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        [1969] 2 QB 375

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