Facts
A newspaper published a photo of Mr Cassidy with a woman, saying their engagement had been announced. His wife was known as Mrs Cassidy.
Issue
Was the photo of the wife?
Held
Yes; readers who knew her would think she was living with him unmarried.
Principle
Innocent intention is no defence; what matters is how readers understand the words.
Why it matters
and innocent publication.
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Cite this page
Cassidy v Daily Mirror Newspapers Ltd [1929] 2 KB 331 (Lanbuk) <https://www.lanbuk.com/llb/torts/cases/cassidy-v-daily-mirror> accessed 31 October 2026
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