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Defamation–default judgment and summary relief (Pirtek (UK) Ltd v Jackson)

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Published on: 16 November 2017

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Dispute Resolution analysis: James Tunley, barrister at Lamb Chambers, considers the case of Pirtek (UK) Ltd v Jackson. Pirtek applied for judgment in default and summary disposal of the claim pursuant to ss 8 and 9 of the Defamation Act 1996. Mr Jackson had provided no formal response to the claim or application and took no part in the proceedings. The application was granted and the decision serves as a useful illustration of what such an application requires, the burdens of proof, and the advantages of having a properly and fully pleaded claim.

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