Facts
Cited for the point that words must be understood to refer to the claimant; a statement about a large group does not refer to each member.
Issue
Who can sue for words about a group?
Held
Words must be understood to refer to the claimant; a statement about a large group does not refer to each member.
Principle
Words must be understood to refer to the claimant; a statement about a large group does not refer to each member.
Why it matters
Group .
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Knupffer v London Express Newspaper Ltd (Lanbuk) <https://www.lanbuk.com/llb/torts/cases/knupffer-v-london-express> accessed 31 October 2026
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