Essentials Of Libel

A fascinating comparative history of the legal arguments and strategies used to regulate expression in Massachusetts and Nova Scotia.

Annotation "In Insult to Injury, William K. Jones reviews the seminal U.S. Supreme Court decisions that restrict the First Amendment in order to protect persons against defamatory falsehoods, invasions of privacy, and related psychic harm. Covering cases ranging from a restaurant owner driven out of business over a veal chop to a University of Georgia football coach accused of sharing plays with an opponent before a game, Jones examines the many subtleties of the law, its interpretation, and its restrictions."--BOOK JACKET. Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

The Law of Torts is an indispensable resource for those seeking a concise and accessible introduction to the principles of tort law. The sixth edition explores current trends in judicial decision-making. The text also discusses new initiatives in the areas of privacy, human trafficking, and anti-SLAPP legislation.

This book is a guide to litigating libel or slander actions. It surveys over 500 leading cases, providing insight into judicial interpretation of concepts such as express malice, fair comment, qualified and absolute privilege, justification and consent. It includes chapters on pleadings, discovery, evidence, damages, appeals, and Charter issues.