Claim for defamation for email to members of the Indian Association of Newcastle asserting the plaintiff was responsible for creating a fictitious email account to publish an anonymous email accusing the defendant/cross-claimant of dishonesty and misuse of community association funds — defence of justification and cross-claim asserting the plaintiff did in fact publish the anonymous email — expert reports concerning publication issues — expert evidence demonstrates that the relevant email addresses were created at the plaintiff’s home and place of work — finding that the plaintiff was a publisher in that he created the false email addresses — defence of justification and cross-claim succeed — significant case management issues arising from the parties being self-represented — delay caused by the plaintiff pleading guilty (in the Supreme Court) to a charge of contempt of court for attempting to influence a witness in these proceedings — plaintiff’s sentencing during the hearing occasioning adjournments — applications by the defendants to reopen their case when the hearing resumes — plaintiff’s application for referral of a party and a witness to the Supreme Court for contempt of court — dismissal of these applications — consideration of damages for the cross-claim — limited extent of publication — award of $5,000
