s 774
In forceAuditors and other persons to enjoy qualified privilege in particular circumstances
Chapter 12Industrial organisations and associated entities
Part 11Records and accounts
Division 6Accounts and audit
Subdivision 4Auditors
774 Auditors and other persons to enjoy qualified privilege in particular circumstances
(1)
An auditor of a reporting unit is not, in the absence of malice, liable to an action for defamation at the suit of a person in relation to a statement the auditor makes in the course of duties as auditor, whether the statement is made orally or in writing.
(2)
A person is not, in the absence of malice, liable to an action for defamation at the suit of a person in relation to the publishing of a document prepared by an auditor of a reporting unit in the course of duties as auditor and required under this Act to be filed.
(3)
This section does not limit or affect any right, privilege or immunity a defendant has in an action for defamation.
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