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We are a rescue being defamed on Facebook. I am thinking of taking the case to the high Court myself. Is it crazy? Is it possible?
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Hi PERRO
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You need to provide a lot more details, what's happened? what's been said? how has it 'defamed' you? etc. 'Defamation' cases are costly and are not to be taken likely. You've no doubt seen the cases in the media, often the huge 'costs' are flagged up. And a lot of it is nonsense. -
Too little information to make an informed decision to be honest. As Echat11 says, need to know much more.Originally posted by Perro View PostI work for Roach Pittis Solicitors. I give my free time available to helping other on the forum and would be happy to try and assist informally where needed. Any posts I make on LegalBeagles are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as legal advice. Any advice I provide is without liability.
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I have been involved in leading consumer credit and data protection cases including Harrison v Link Financial Limited (High Court), Grace v Blackhorse (Court of Appeal) and also Kotecha v Phoenix Recoveries (Court of Appeal) along with a number of other reported cases and often blog about all things consumer law orientated.
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You say "we are a rescue". If that is a charity, then you will need to consider carefully what this charity may and may not do. That would require consideration of the charity's constitution documents and charity law.
Defamation cases may only be brought if "serious harm" can be shown. Might it be an idea to try to drown out the noise of the adverse comments with a flood of positive ones? Ask people who have taken on animals from your rescue to post their praise.Lawyer (solicitor) - retired from practice, now supervising solicitor in a university law clinic. I do not advise by private message.
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