r 40.10
In forceDefamation
Part 2Offers of compromise
40.10 Defamation
A defendant in a proceeding for libel or slander who has not by the defendant's defence alleged the truth of the statement complained of must not, except by leave of the Court at the hearing, give evidence in chief at the hearing with respect to—
(a)
mitigation of damages; or
(b)
the circumstances of publication; or
(c)
the character of the plaintiff—
unless the defendant gives particulars of the evidence to the plaintiff by notice served not less than 7 days before the hearing.
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