Ager v. Canjex Publishing Ltd. et al., [2003] B.C.T.C. 891 (SC)
| Judge | Shaw, J. |
| Court | Supreme Court of British Columbia (Canada) |
| Case Date | May 06, 2003 |
| Jurisdiction | British Columbia |
| Citations | [2003] B.C.T.C. 891 (SC);2003 BCSC 891 |
Ager v. Canjex Publ. Ltd., [2003] B.C.T.C. 891 (SC)
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Temp. Cite: [2003] B.C.T.C. TBEd. JN.094
Charles A. Ager (plaintiff) v. Canjex Publishing Ltd. doing business as Canada Stockwatch, John Woods and Brent Mudry (defendants)
(S001199; 2003 BCSC 891)
Indexed As: Ager v. Canjex Publishing Ltd. et al.
British Columbia Supreme Court
Vancouver
Shaw, J.
June 6, 2003.
Summary:
This headnote contains no summary.
Damage Awards - Topic 632
Torts/Quebec responsibility - Injury to the person - Libel and slander - See paragraphs 96 to 104.
Damage Awards - Topic 2406.1
Aggravated damages - Libel and slander - See paragraphs 105 to 106.
Damages - Topic 2524
Torts affecting the person - Libel and slander - Considerations in assessing damages - See paragraphs 74 to 92.
Libel and Slander - Topic 3041
Defences - Privileged reports - Judicial proceedings - General - See paragraphs 33 to 50.
Libel and Slander - Topic 3114
Defences - Fair comment - What constitutes fair comment - See paragraphs 51 to 60.
Libel and Slander - Topic 4423
Damages - General damages - Measure of - Elements and considerations - See paragraphs 74 to 104.
Libel and Slander - Topic 4428
Damages - General damages - Measure of - Aggravated damages - See paragraphs 105 to 106.
Practice - Topic 7454
Costs - Solicitor and client costs - Entitlement to solicitor and client costs - Improper, irresponsible or unconscionable conduct - See paragraphs 111 to 115.
Cases Noticed:
Hill v. Church of Scientology of Toronto and Manning, [1995] 2 S.C.R. 1130; 184 N.R. 1; 84 O.A.C. 1; 126 D.L.R.(4th) 129, refd to. [para. 34].
Taylor-Wright et al. v. CHBC-TV et al. (2000), 144 B.C.A.C. 295; 236 W.A.C. 295; 194 D.L.R.(4th) 621 (C.A.), refd to. [para. 35].
M.D. Mineralsearch Inc. et al. v. East Kootenay Newspapers Ltd. (2002), 162 B.C.A.C. 268; 264 W.A.C. 268; 209 D.L.R.(4th) 375 (C.A.), refd to. [para. 37].
Risk Allah Bey v. Whitehurst (1868), 18 L.T. 615 (Q.B.), refd to. [para. 39].
Delegal v. Highley (1837), 3 Bing. N.C. 950; 132 E.R. 677, refd to. [para. 40].
Kerr v. Conlogue (1992), 65 B.C.L.R.(2d) 70 (S.C.), refd to. [para. 53].
Grech v. Odham's Press Ltd., [1958] 2 Q.B. 275 (C.A.), refd to. [para. 56].
Walker (Brent) Group plc v. Time Out Ltd., [1991] 2 W.L.R. 772 (C.A.), refd to. [para. 57].
Patterson v. Edmonton Bulletin Co. (1908), 1 Alta. L.R. 477 (S.C.), refd to. [para. 59].
Simms v. Hickey (1988), 71 Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 298; 220 A.P.R. 298 (Nfld. T.D.), refd to. [para. 59].
P.F.M.O. v. Mirror Group Newspapers Ltd., [2000] E.W.J. No. 1174 (C.A.), refd to. [para. 78].
Gouveia v. Toronto Star Newspapers Ltd. et al. (1998), 75 O.T.C. 186 (Gen. Div.), refd to. [para. 79].
Vogel v. Canadian Broadcasting Corp. (1982), 35 B.C.L.R. 7 (S.C.), refd to. [para. 80].
Authors and Works Noticed:
Brown, R.E., The Law of Defamation (2nd Ed.) (1999 Looseleaf Supp.), vols. 1, pp. 5-123, 7-32 to 7-36 [para. 23]; 2, pp. 16-2 to 16-4 [para. 93].
Gatley on Libel and Slander (9th Ed. 1998), pp. 842, 845, 846 [para. 68]; 847 [para. 70]; 848 [para. 69].
Counsel:
D. Lunny and J. Dawson, for the plaintiff;
R.E. Breivik and G.E. Rafter, for the defendants.
This case was heard on March 31 and April 1-4, 7-11, 16 and 17 and May 6, 2003, before Shaw, J., of the British Columbia Supreme Court, who delivered the following decision on June 6, 2003.
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