What is the quantum of damages for libel and slander against the Church of Scientology?
Ontario, Canada
The following excerpt is from Second Cup Ltd. v. Eftoda, 2006 CanLII 26174 (ON SC):
The factors that should be taken into account in the determination of the appropriate quantum of damages are laid out in Gatley On Libel and Slander (8th ed.) (1981) (as adopted in Hill v. Church of Scientology of Toronto, supra) include: the conduct of the plaintiff; the mode and extent of the publication; and the absence or refusal of any retraction or apology.
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