Ser
..
193
gnus.
p. 618.
p. 619.
questions although there is not the
fain to et prospect in reality of any
criminal proceedings being taken against
him,
A defendant may therefore object, on the
ground of criminality, to answer an
interrogatory asking whether he is the
author of the alleged libel,
The onus lies on the plaintiff to prove
that the defendant published or uttered
the defamatory words, that they were
understood in the sense alleged in the
innuendo and that they referred to the
plaintiff.
Counsel is requested to :-
(1) Advise as to consolidation,
Advise as to whether it is
desirable proceedings should
(2)
(3)
be brought against the author.
Settle the Statement of Claim,
(4) Advise générally,
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