Facts
A newspaper case about evidence of the claimant's reputation in damages.
Issue
What right does defamation protect?
Held
Cave J explained the right to reputation.
Principle
Everyone has a right to have their standing in others' opinion unaffected by false statements.
Why it matters
Defines the interest in reputation.
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Scott v Sampson (1882) 8 QBD 491 (Lanbuk) <https://www.lanbuk.com/llb/torts/cases/scott-v-sampson> accessed 31 October 2026
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