Riddick v Thames Board Mills Ltd

Subject Matter

LIBEL AND SLANDER — Publication of libel — Company's internal memorandum — Report to staff manager on dismissed employee — Disclosure in action against company by ex-employee — Report used as basis for subsequent libel action — Jury's finding of malice in report — Whether publication — Whether use in libel action against public policy

[1977] QB 881; [1977] 3 WLR 63; [1977] 3 All ER 677, CA

PRACTICE — Discovery — Privilege — Action for wrongful arrest — Disclosure of internal company report — Whether use as basis for subsequent libel action valid

[1977] QB 881; [1977] 3 WLR 63; [1977] 3 All ER 677, CA

Commentary

Blackstones Civil Practice 2023
Collateral Use of Disclosed Documents 50.95