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Facts
Cited for the point that once a publication is found to be a , the law presumes damage.
Issue
Is damage presumed in libel?
Held
Once a publication is found to be a libel, the law presumes damage.
Principle
Once a publication is found to be a libel, the law presumes damage.
Why it matters
West African authority.
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Topics
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Williams v West African Pilot (Lanbuk) <https://www.lanbuk.com/llb/torts/cases/williams-v-west-african-pilot> accessed 31 October 2026
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