Read the full judgment text of on BabelCite. was delivered on 11 March 1999.
1. The 1st and the 2nd plaintiffs took the 1st and the 2nd defendants to court for libel. The action was entertained by Yuen, J. The judge dismissed the claims against both defendants. The libel action involved two statements. The judge nevertheless proceeded to assess damages as regards the 2nd plaintiff with respect to the 2nd statement. The quantum awarded was $80,000. The defendants did not question the quantum so suggested by the judge. Both plaintiffs took the defendants to appeal. This co