Who can sue for defamation?
Under the Defamation Act 2005, the following can be a plaintiff:
Does this mean that a company which employs more than 10 people can not sue for defamation when publicly criticize its behaviour?
Under the Defamation Act 2005, the following can be a plaintiff:
- A person; or
- A corporation (that is not a public entity), if it is either:
- a not for profit organisation; or
- it employs fewer than 10 people and is not related to another corporation.
Does this mean that a company which employs more than 10 people can not sue for defamation when publicly criticize its behaviour?