Facts
Cited for the point that a library was liable because it had no system for checking for libels and missed the publisher's recall notice.
Issue
Is a distributor liable for a in a book?
Held
A library was liable because it had no system for checking for libels and missed the publisher's recall notice.
Principle
A library was liable because it had no system for checking for libels and missed the publisher's recall notice.
Why it matters
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Vizetelly v Mudie's Select Library Ltd (Lanbuk) <https://www.lanbuk.com/llb/torts/cases/vizetelly-v-mudies> accessed 31 October 2026
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