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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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