Sydney radio station 2UE has failed to have set aside a jury's finding that John Laws during a radio program in August 2005 defamed journalist Ray Chesterton. It was during that broadcast Mr Chesterton was described in a defamatory manner including that Mr Chesterton was a "bombastic, beer-bellied buffoon" and was not to be taken seriously as a journalist.
The NSW Court of Appeal has dismissed the challenge by Radio 2UE Sydney Pty Ltd, which had requested for the jury's findings to be set aside and a new trial ordered.
2UE complained the trial judge erred in the directions to the jury about "business reputation".
The next step of the case will involve a judge conducting a hearing at which Radio 2UE can put forward any defences it may have and submissions on damages can be made.
2UE fails on Chesterton defamation appeal
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 | Labels: Radionews |
Sydney radio station 2UE has failed to have set aside a jury's finding that John Laws during a radio program in August 2005 defamed journalist Ray Chesterton. It was during that broadcast Mr Chesterton was described in a defamatory manner including that Mr Chesterton was a "bombastic, beer-bellied buffoon" and was not to be taken seriously as a journalist.
The NSW Court of Appeal has dismissed the challenge by Radio 2UE Sydney Pty Ltd, which had requested for the jury's findings to be set aside and a new trial ordered.
2UE complained the trial judge erred in the directions to the jury about "business reputation".
The next step of the case will involve a judge conducting a hearing at which Radio 2UE can put forward any defences it may have and submissions on damages can be made.
The NSW Court of Appeal has dismissed the challenge by Radio 2UE Sydney Pty Ltd, which had requested for the jury's findings to be set aside and a new trial ordered.
2UE complained the trial judge erred in the directions to the jury about "business reputation".
The next step of the case will involve a judge conducting a hearing at which Radio 2UE can put forward any defences it may have and submissions on damages can be made.
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